Juanita Is Considered to Have Intellectual Flexibility

question 55

Multiple Choice

Juanita is considered to have intellectual flexibility. Because of this, she is likely to be able to

• A) carry out only one task at a time.
• B) be a supportive supervisor.
• C) see a problem from one rather than several perspectives simultaneously.
• D) consider conflicting information on a topic.

Explain the impact of environmental versus biological influences on personality.

Understand the concept of reciprocal determinism and its application to personality theory.

Describe how biological explanations, like the arousal theory, explain personality differences.

Identify and understand various approaches to studying and assessing personality.

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize internal characteristics in explaining someone else's behavior while underestimating external factors.

Situational Causes

Attributes the reasons for behavior or events to external factors in the environment or specific situations.

External Causes

Factors outside an individual's control that influence events, outcomes, or behaviors, such as environmental conditions or other people's actions.

Low-status Employees

Workers within an organization who hold positions that are considered lower in rank, power, or social standing.