Which concepts are included in the definition of personality? Select all that apply

A. Personality is the characteristic way in which a person thinks, feels, and behaves. B. Personality is the ingrained pattern of behavior that evolves as one's style of life. C. Personality is developed in sporadic stages that vary from person to person.D. Personality develops both consciously and unconsciously.E. Personality is inborn and cannot be influenced by developmental progression.


A, B, D
Black and Andreasen (2011) offer a definition of personality that includes each of the concepts in answers A, B, and D. Various theorists have identified stages in the development of personality; none identify personality development as sporadic or variable.

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