Which of the Following Statements Is NOT True About Personality

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT true about personality traits across the life-span?

• A) Personality is less consistent than income.
• B) Personality is about as consistent as cognitive ability.
• C) Blood pressure is less consistent than personality.
• D) Income is less consistent than personality.

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Definitions:

Secondary Appraisal

The evaluation of one's ability to cope with the consequences of a stressful event after recognizing it as a threat or challenge.

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process in which an individual assesses the significance of a stressor as a threat, challenge, or harm/loss.

Lazarus's Theory

A concept in psychology that emphasizes the role of cognitive appraisal in emotions, suggesting that emotions are a result of an individual's evaluation of a situation.

Problem-focused Coping

A strategy for managing stress by directly tackling the problem that is causing emotional distress.