This Test Item Is an Example of a

question 69

Multiple Choice

This test item is an example of a

• A)polytomous format.
• B)dichotomous format.
• C)Likert format.
• D)category format.

Recognize the historical effort in cataloging personality traits, how traits are assessed, and their descriptive nature.

Distinguish between different theoretical approaches to personality, including humanistic, trait, and cognitive-social theories.

Identify the factors contributing to a fully functioning person according to Rogers.

Understand the role of external factors versus self-control in influencing behavior and outcomes, as illustrated by the concept of locus of control.

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Definitions:

Individualism

A theory in society that prioritizes individuals' freedom to act over the control of groups or the government.

Collectivism

A cultural orientation prioritizing the goals and well-being of the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers to attribute other people's behavior to internal or dispositional factors and to downplay situational factors.

Overjustification Effect

The phenomenon where introducing an external incentive for an already internally motivated activity reduces intrinsic motivation.