If Your Psychology Teacher Subscribes More to Trait Theory Than

question 66

Multiple Choice

If your psychology teacher subscribes more to trait theory than to other personality theories, she is likely to believe that personality ____.

• A) is a product of social and environmental situations
• B) is largely shaped by personal choice and free will
• C) has a strong biological basis
• D) reflects unconscious forces

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Definitions:

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Titchener

A psychologist who founded structuralism, focusing on breaking down mental processes into the most basic components.

Health Psychologists

Professionals who specialize in understanding how biological, psychological, and social factors influence health and illness.

Exercise

Physical activities intended to improve strength, fitness, and health, benefiting both physical and mental health.