________ Is Defined as a Distinctive and Relatively Stable Pattern

question 289

Multiple Choice

________ is defined as a distinctive and relatively stable pattern of behaviour, thoughts, motives, and emotions that characterizes an individual throughout life.

• A) A trait
• B) Temperament
• C) Personality
• D) The ego

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Definitions:

Social Functioning

The ability of an individual to interact and perform in a social environment, encompassing both the performance of daily activities and the quality of relationships with others.

Intellectual Functioning

The capacity of an individual to act purposefully, think rationally, and deal effectively with the environment, often measured by intelligence quotient (IQ) tests.

Myelination

The process by which nerve fibers are coated with myelin, a fatty substance that speeds up the transmission of nerve signals.

Motor Development

The progressive acquisition of skills involving movement, such as grasping, walking, and coordinating fine motor tasks.