"You're Going to Like This Guy," Your Buddy Says to You

question 129

Multiple Choice

"You're going to like this guy," your buddy says to you about a new friend who is coming to your house. "He never has a bad thing to say about people, he gets along and works well with others, and he's just pleasant to be around." Based on this description, you are about to be introduced to someone who is

• A) ​high in openness to experience.
• B) ​high in agreeableness.
• C) ​low in extraversion.
• D) ​low in conscientiousness.

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Definitions:

Identification

A psychological process in which an individual assimilates attributes, beliefs, or standards of another person or group.

Sublimation

A defense mechanism by which socially unacceptable impulses or idealizations are transformed into socially acceptable actions or behaviors.

Projection

A defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unwanted feelings, desires, or impulses onto someone else.

Withdrawal Coping

A stress management strategy involving retreating from problems or avoiding dealing with stressful situations.