Psychologists Use the Term Personality Mainly to Refer to Characteristics

question 103

Multiple Choice

Psychologists use the term personality mainly to refer to characteristics and behaviors that

• A) are relatively stable across time and circumstances.
• B) show little variability across persons.
• C) stem from conscious intentions.
• D) are relatively easy to observe and measure.

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Definitions:

Obsessions

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress and are difficult to control.

Antisocial Personality

A disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, or violation of, the rights of others.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental condition defined by dramatic mood oscillations, including intense emotional peaks (mania or hypomania) and troughs (depression).

Dissociative Identity

A psychological condition formerly known as multiple personality disorder, characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states.