Paula is a powerful, gifted athlete, and she plays sports in all seasons, every day, for as many hours as she can. Her enthusiasm for sports is an extremely pervasive part of her personality and makes her different from most people. According to Allport's organization of traits, discussed during lecture, Paula's enthusiasm is a _____________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: cardinal trait

Psychology

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a. the standard error of the mean. b. the central limit theorem. c. relative frequency. d. the sampling distribution of means.

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When the neural impulse reaches the axon terminals, the vesicles release varying amounts of

a. electrical impulses. c. electrochemical substances. b. hormones. d. neurotransmitters.

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Whereas the results of psychological tests are often reported at the ____ level, the results of surveys are often reported at the ____ level.

a. individual; group b. group; individual c. basic; advanced d. advanced; basic

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven stages through which typical intact middle-class American families proceed?

A. Leaving home B. Joining of families through marriage or union C. Launching children and moving on in midlife D. Resignation and acceptance of death

Psychology