Three of the Following Reflect General Dispositions That Theorists Have

question 48

Multiple Choice

Three of the following reflect general dispositions that theorists have described. Which one would not be considered a disposition as psychologists typically use the term?

• A) Anne has been afraid of snakes since she was a toddler.
• B) Barry enjoys logic puzzles, mathematical brainteasers, and other logically challenging tasks.
• C) Calvin refuses to take another person's word for something unless the person backs up an idea or opinion with convincing evidence.
• D) Donna is always looking ahead to future events and taking steps to be sure that things run smoothly.

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