Submitted Apr 9 at 6:21pm
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Question 1
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Realism in personality theory refers to
Correct!
the position that the world of perception and cognition has a fixed and stable existence
independent of the perceiver.
the belief that there is no external reality apart from the perceiver.
the position that goals, and the chances of meeting goals, should be realistic.
the belief that the mind and brain are separate entities; the mind transcends the
physical world.
The answer can be found in Section 1.3 Theory: A Way of Organizing Complex
Phenomena, in Personality
Question 2
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Which theoretical orientation is most likely to focus on dyadic interactions to help
understand personality?
Correct!
interpersonal/relational
, humanistic/existential
psychodynamic
trait
The answer can be found in Section 1.1 Why Study Personality? An Overview of the
Major Theories, in Personality
Question 3
pts
Which theorist introduced systemic eclecticism, the systematic attempt to integrate
various psychological theories?
William James
Correct!
Gordon Allport
Henry Murray
Charles Darwin
The answer can be found in Section 1.3 Theory: A Way of Organizing Complex
Phenomena, in Personality
Question 4