Some Have Suggested That More Research Focuses on Personality Stability

question 36

Multiple Choice

Some have suggested that more research focuses on personality stability, rather than change, because

• A)longitudinal studies are difficult to conduct.
• B)terms that refer to stability are generally more positive.
• C)assessing change is easier than assessing stability.
• D)there might be a bias among researchers against even looking for personality change.

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Definitions:

Pleasure Principle

A concept in psychoanalytic theory that seeks immediate gratification of needs and desires without consideration for the moral or societal constraints.

Moral Conscience

An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's beliefs and actions.

Personality

The unique combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual.

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of the personality that acts as a moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and striving for perfection.