If a Person Is Extremely Conscientious to the Point of Having

question 648

Multiple Choice

If a person is extremely conscientious to the point of having impossibly high standards, psychologists usually call this trait

• A) neurotic anxiety.
• B) dogmatism.
• C) perfectionism.
• D) organismic valuing.

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Definitions:

Phrenology

A now-discredited theory that suggested the shape and size of the skull could determine personality traits and mental abilities.

Pseudoscientific Theory

A theory that claims to be based on scientific principles but lacks empirical support, often failing to adhere to the scientific method or peer review.

Personality Traits

Characteristics and behaviors that define an individual's distinctive patterns of thinking, feeling, and acting.

Social-cognitive Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes how people's thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations of social situations affect their behavior and attitudes.