When David Is Asked to Describe His Best Friend, Josh

question 12

Multiple Choice

When David is asked to describe his best friend, Josh, he responds: "Josh is very friendly, pretty intelligent, and a really nice guy. He seems laid back, but he actually works hard at keeping up with his college classes. He's a lot of fun because he's always ready to try something new." David's description of his friend's personality would be most consistent with which of the following approaches to personality?

• A) psychoanalytic
• B) social cognitive
• C) humanistic
• D) trait

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Definitions:

Selective Attention

This is the process by which a person focuses on one or a few select stimuli while ignoring other stimuli.

Intentions

Mental states that represent a commitment to carrying out an action or actions in the future, reflecting planning and purpose.

Motives

Internal drives or reasons that prompt individuals towards specific actions or behaviors.

Critical Thinking

The process of analyzing facts to make a judgment.