Which of the Following Statements BEST Describes the Development of Personality

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements BEST describes the development of personality?

• A) An individual is born with a predetermined personality.
• B) An individual is born with no personality.
• C) Personality develops over time.
• D) Very little is known about the development of personality.

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Definitions:

Personal Pronouns

Words used to substitute for specific nouns (e.g., he, she, they, it), typically indicating a person speaking, being spoken to, or being spoken about.

Japanese Infants

Refers to babies born in Japan or of Japanese descent, often in studies focusing on their developmental, cultural, or health-related specifics.

Strange Situation

A psychological experiment developed by Mary Ainsworth to assess attachment relationships between a child and caregiver.

Insecure Resistance

A form of attachment behavior in children, characterized by seeking closeness with a caregiver but also resisting contact or interaction.