Tamera Is Ambitious to the Point of Evaluating Everything She

question 83

Multiple Choice

Tamera is ambitious to the point of evaluating everything she does in terms of how it will help her achieve her goals. Since ambition controls her personality, Allport would call this a

• A) surface trait.
• B) central trait.
• C) secondary trait.
• D) cardinal trait.

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Definitions:

Fixed Action Patterns

Innate, pre-programmed responses triggered by specific stimuli, observed in animals, which are carried out to completion once initiated and are common in mating and defensive behaviors.

Stereotyped Behavior

Stereotyped behavior involves repetitive, rigid, and often meaningless patterns of action that are characteristic of certain developmental or psychological conditions.

A Misdemeanor

A criminal offense that is less serious than a felony and generally punishable by fines, penalties, or a short term of imprisonment.

Petty Offenses

Minor legal violations that typically result in a small fine or penalty and do not entail significant legal consequences.