Which of the Following Is True of Personality

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of personality?

• A)It is something that changes constantly
• B)It does not affect training and is of no interest to trainers in how to conduct training
• C)It is a key part of motivation theory
• D)It is a stable set of personal characteristics that account for consistent patterns of behavior

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Definitions:

Two-Factor Theory

A psychological theory that proposes emotions are based on physiological arousal and cognitive labeling of that arousal.

Contingency Theory

Contingency Theory is a behavioral theory that suggests the effectiveness of leadership or decision-making strategies is contingent upon the context and situation.

Maximization Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals seek to maximize expected utility in decision-making scenarios, often considered in economics and psychology.

Guthrie

Edwin Ray Guthrie was a psychologist known for his associationist theories of learning, emphasizing the contiguity principle.