Gordon Allport proposed that the basic characteristics that make up ones personality are called central traits

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T

Psychology

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Whenever little Bobby cries, his father spanks him. Bobby's father is trying to decrease Bobby's crying through the use of:

A. negative punishment B. negative reinforcement C. positive reinforcement D. positive punishment

Psychology

In observational learning, the person who serves as an example for the observer is referred to as the

a. antecedent. b. instigator. c. model. d. exemplar.

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Your roommate really detests studying in a quiet solitary space. Based on research presented in this chapter, what would you recommend your roommate do while studying for a difficult exam?

a. watch a favorite TV show while studying b. study in front of a poster of his or her favorite TV character c. have the TV on in the background, but only shows where none of the characters are really known d. turn the TV off, but make sure the desktop background is visible and is a photo of his or her favorite actor

Psychology

Chryssie has been diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. She is MOST likely to score highly on every facet of the five-factor trait of ______.

a. concientiousness b. neuroticism c. extraversion d. openness

Psychology