Ratings That Are Heavily Influenced by Recent Events May Be

question 54

Multiple Choice

Ratings that are heavily influenced by recent events may be subject to:

• A) the halo effect.
• B) recency errors.
• C) severity errors.
• D) implicit personality theory.

Distinguish between genetic and environmental influences on personality.

Recognize the importance of unconscious motives in shaping personality as per Freudian and Jungian theories.

Identify and understand the basic dimensions of personality and theories related to them.

Understand the trait approach to personality and its criticisms.

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Definitions:

Skull

The bony structure that forms the head in vertebrates, housing and protecting the brain.

Genus

A rank in the biological classification system (taxonomy) that groups together species sharing common characteristics, just above species level.

Humans

The species Homo sapiens, characterized by bipedalism, high cognitive ability, and complex societies.

Neanderthals

An extinct species or subspecies of archaic humans who lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, known for their robust build and large cranium.