Allport Refers to the Concept of Personality as a Hypothetical

question 1

Multiple Choice

Allport refers to the concept of personality as a hypothetical construct because

• A) it is an imaginary concept.
• B) we cannot observe it directly at the present time.
• C) it will never be verifiable.
• D) its existence is irrelevant.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A framework for understanding diseases and disorders by focusing on biological factors and excluding psychological, environmental, and social influences.

Demonological Model

A belief system that ascribes physical and psychological phenomena to the actions of supernatural beings or forces, historically used to explain diseases or behaviors.

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by disruptive patterns of thought, behavior, and emotion that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Faulty Perception

Occurs when there is a misinterpretation or distortion of sensory information, leading to incorrect understanding or interpretation.