Jamal and Liz Are Each Given Two Tests of Fearfulness

question 60

Multiple Choice

Jamal and Liz are each given two tests of fearfulness, both rated on a 10-point scale, on which zero means no fear and 10 means maximum fear. In the first test, both Jamal and Liz are confronted with a vicious dog. Here, Jamal's fear rating is 9 points and Liz's is 5. In the second test, both are about to take a difficult examination. Here, Jamal's rating is 5 points and Liz's is 9. These results illustrate __________.

• A) the unreliability of traits
• B) differences in personal traits
• C) the interaction of the situation with personality
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Organizational Change

The process through which companies or institutions undergo significant transformations in structure, strategy, processes, or culture to improve effectiveness or adapt to new conditions.

Psychological Reaction

The mental and emotional response of an individual to external or internal events or stimuli.

Stressor

An external source or event that causes stress to an individual, potentially affecting their mental and physical health.

Tense

Relating to a grammatical category that expresses a time relation.