Jeffrey Quills Is Seen by His Friends as a Somewhat

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Multiple Choice

Jeffrey Quills is seen by his friends as a somewhat strange person. At times he is lovable, warm, and friendly. At other times he can be mean-spirited, uncaring, and hostile to all who know him. Which of the following general statements about personality most closely matches what friends observe about Jeffrey?

• A) People have a standard personality that can be identified as belonging to one of five categories.
• B) Psychologists agree that a standard personality component exists in all people.
• C) Many studies have found that people do not seem to exhibit stable personalities.
• D) Most psychologists have completely abandoned the concept of personality.

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