How does low conscientiousness manifest itself, and what health outcomes may result from this trait?

What will be an ideal response?


Low conscientiousness manifests itself as impulsivity, and impulsivity is linked to poorer health outcomes, notably obesity. Lack of self-control usually contributes to overeating and other poor health choices.

Psychology

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a. lower rates of absenteeism and employee turnover. b. a greater willingness to help others on the job. c. better performance. d. less creative problem-solving.

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Longitudinal studies show that more positive developmental outcomes are associated with __________.

A. both security of attachment in infancy and parental sensitivity at age 2 years B. only security of attachment in infancy C. only parental sensitivity at age 2 years D. parental sensitivity at age 2 years, but only in cases where there was an insecure attachment in infancy

Psychology

In the context of the clinical method used in personality research, a _____ refers to a detailed history of an individual that contains data from a variety of sources

a. primary disclosure document c. consent form b. white paper d. case study

Psychology

The Skinnerian version of behavior therapy:

a. has yet to be used effectively b. uses punishment extensively c. believes that behavior must be altered with pharmacological agents d. assumes that abnormal behavior is learned in the same way as any normal behavior

Psychology