What Construct Would Mischel Prefer to Replace the Construct of Personality

question 69

Multiple Choice

What construct would Mischel prefer to replace the construct of personality traits?

• A) expectancies
• B) the self-system
• C) cognitive-affective person units
• D) if ... then contingencies

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Definitions:

Catharsis Hypothesis

The idea that expressing or releasing strong emotions, such as anger or frustration, can relieve psychological tension and lead to emotional restoration.

Intimidating Older

Eliciting fear or deference through the combined effect of age, experience, and often physical or social presence.

Irritating Younger

A colloquial term possibly pointing to the annoyance caused by younger individuals, though it lacks specificity as a key term.

Playful Younger

Often characterized by lighthearted and sometimes immature behavior typical of younger individuals, especially in contexts that allow for exploration and creativity.