What does the WEIRD acronym refer to?
a. Psychologists' preoccupation with abnormal personalities
b. A single, specific group on which major perspectives and theories of personality are based
c. A database that compiles personality profiles from people of all walks of life
d. The application of personality to the various cultures from East Asia
Answer: B
Rationale: WEIRD is an acronym for "Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic."
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