Imagine That You Are Taking an Introductory Italian Class

question 39

Essay

Imagine that you are taking an introductory Italian class. You have never taken a foreign language class, and you become overwhelmed when you realize that every aspect of the class, including opening greetings and instructions on quizzes, is in Italian. Describe how you could use three higher-level thinking skills to improve your performance in the class.

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Definitions:

Individual Differences

Individual differences are variations among people in their psychological traits, abilities, and behaviors.

Personality Psychologists

Psychologists who specialize in the study of the various aspects of personality, including traits, behaviors, and the psychological mechanisms that underlie individual differences.

Trait Psychologist

A psychologist who specializes in studying and assessing personality traits to understand individual differences.

Individual Differences

The variations or deviations among individuals in regard to a common characteristic or trait, indicating uniqueness or diversity in a population.