The Idea That People's Personalities Result from the Way They

question 200

Multiple Choice

 The idea that people's personalities result from the way they perceive environmental events is most consistent with what perspective of personality? 

• A)psychoanalytic theory
• B)trait theory
• C)social cognitive theory
• D)humanistic theory

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Definitions:

Intrinsically Reinforcing

Referring to activities or stimuli that are enjoyable and rewarding in themselves, without requiring external validation.

Latent Learning

A form of learning that occurs without immediate reinforcement and is not demonstrated until there is motivation to do so.

Learned Helplessness

An instance where someone is plagued by feelings of powerlessness, triggered by a traumatic experience or repeated failures to achieve success.

Environment

The surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.