Compared to a Few Decades Ago, Personality Psychologists Today Are

question 56

Multiple Choice

Compared to a few decades ago, personality psychologists today are much more likely to acknowledge the importance of biological influences on personality. This shift is partly a reflection of the declining influence of which approach to personality?

• A) Psychoanalytic
• B) Trait
• C) Humanistic
• D) Behaviorism

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Definitions:

Discrimination

Unequal and unfavorable treatment of people belonging to distinct groups, usually on the grounds of their race, age, sex, or disabilities.

Stereotyping

Stereotyping is the act of ascribing a fixed set of characteristics to a group of people, disregarding individual differences.

Scapegoating

The act of blaming an individual or group for problems or negative outcomes, often unjustly.

Misfortune

Misfortune is an unfortunate condition or event, resulting in hardship, suffering, or loss.