You have decided to engage in a debate with several famous personality psychologists about the stability of personality traits. One of them makes the following statement: "Behaviors are not as consistent as you might think. The situation in which you find yourself often determines the way you act." This point is most likely to have been made by __________.
A. Paul Costa
B. Hermann Rorschach
C. Walter Mischel
D. Carl Rogers
Answer: C
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Which best helps individuals remain reality-oriented when the order of everyday life is challenged?
a. Doctor b. Religious meanings c. Significant others d. Preoccupation with work
Ruth recently lost $5,000 when the stock market took a downturn. As she discusses the bad news with her family, she says, "It's all my fault. I've never been good at investing. I've ruined our family's whole future with my bad investments.". In this case, Ruth has made:
a. an external, stable, global attribution for her financial setback b. an internal, stable, global attribution for her financial setback c. an internal, unstable, specific attribution for her financial setback d. an internal, stable, specific attribution for her financial setback
The social influence on anorexia and bulimia was shown in women of the Fiji Islands after their eating patterns dramatically changed when ______.
A. American magazines were introduced B. satellite TV introduced Western influences C. American models were shown in store advertisements D. athletes there began being recognized for their physical attributes
Which of the following is NOT an example of an emotion word?
a. worried b. edgy c. weak d. thoughtful