According to McAdams, a Person's Developing Personality Is Best Reflected

question 174

Multiple Choice

According to McAdams, a person's developing personality is best reflected by

• A)the emotions conveyed in his or her life story.
• B)a score on a standardized personality measure (e.g., MMPI).
• C)the ability to engage in postformal thought.
• D)the degree to which this person becomes reliant on rites of passage.

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Definitions:

Biological Factors

Components of an organism's makeup, including genetic, neurochemical, and physical attributes, that affect its behavior and health.

Agreement Rates

The degree to which different observers or measurements yield consistent results.

Psychological Adjustment

The process of adapting to new, different, or changing circumstances, conditions, or environments.

Dissociative Amnesia

A psychological condition characterized by memory loss that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness and is not due to a neurological condition.