A Key Definitional Difference Between the Terms Personality Trait and Personality

question 159

Multiple Choice

A key definitional difference between the terms personality trait and personality state has to do with

• A) the extent to which personality is viewed as a physical attribute.
• B) how stable over time the characteristic is exhibited.
• C) whether or not the characteristic is subject to a halo effect.
• D) the motivation of the person or persons doing the rating.

Appreciate the implications of personal construct theory for understanding human motivation and relationships.

Recognize the unique contributions and potential limitations of Kelly's theory in the broader context of cognitive psychology.

Understand the basic constructs of George Kelly's personal construct theory.

Explain the principles of dichotomy corollary and construction corollary.

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Definitions:

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