The Text Emphasizes That the Study of Psychopathology Is Important

question 35

Multiple Choice

The text emphasizes that the study of psychopathology is important to consider when studying personality because

• A) many personality theorists also were therapists treating pathology.
• B) the ability to foster clinical improvement is an important "bottom line" for evaluating a personality theory.
• C) some sort of theory of personality often is required to solve practical problems.
• D) all of the above.

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

The deliberate use of deception to increase a target person's liking for us in hopes of gaining tangible benefits that the target person controls. Techniques such as flattery, expressing agreement with the target person's attitudes, and exaggerating one's own admirable qualities may be used.

Supplication

An impression management tactic that involves convincing a target person that you are needy and deserving.

Save Face

Refers to the efforts or actions taken by an individual or group to prevent embarrassment or maintain their reputation and dignity in front of others.

Social Rule

Conventions or guidelines that dictate the expected and acceptable behavior within a society or community.