An Enduring, Rigid Pattern of Inner Experience and Outward Behavior

question 166

Multiple Choice

An enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that impairs the sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, capacity for empathy, and/or capacity for intimacy is termed:

• A) personality.
• B) personality traits.
• C) personality characteristics.
• D) personality disorder.

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Definitions:

Locus of Control

A psychological concept referring to the extent to which individuals believe they have power over events in their lives.

Athletic Contests

Competitive physical activities or games which, through casual or organized participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills.

Athletic Training

A field of healthcare that involves preventing, diagnosing, and treating muscle and bone injuries and illnesses in athletes and others engaged in physical activity.

Personal Control

An individual's belief in their capability to exert influence over and shape their own life events and outcomes.