Sean Grows Up in a High-Income Family

question 10

Multiple Choice

Sean grows up in a high-income family. Which of the following traits are his parents least likely to instill in him?

• A) Self-reliance.
• B) Independence.
• C) Conformity.
• D) Curiosity.

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Definitions:

Traits

Characteristic patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are relatively stable across time and situations, contributing to individual differences.

Personality Psychology

Personality psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the study of individual differences in characteristic patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

Gordon Allport

A pioneering figure in psychology, known for his theory of personality that emphasized the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal dispositions.

Raymond Cattell

A psychologist known for his work in personality theory, including the development of the trait theory of personality.