Which of the Following Descriptions Best Defines Implicit Personality Theory

question 186

Multiple Choice

Which of the following descriptions best defines implicit personality theory?

• A)the set of assumptions people have about people,their actions,and their personality traits
• B)personal insights
• C)objective ideas about maladaptive behavior
• D)unconscious motives for aggressive behavior

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Definitions:

Expected Value

The long-run average value of repetitions of the experiment it represents, often used in probability and statistics to predict outcomes of random events.

False Positive

An error in data testing in which a test result improperly indicates the presence of a condition (such as a disease when it is not present).

Expected Gain

The anticipated value or profit that results from a particular action or decision, often calculated in statistical or financial models.

False Negative

An error in test results in which a positive condition is incorrectly reported as negative.