The sum of each person's unique biopsychosocial characteristics is known as which of the following?
A) Genetic essence
B) Psychological profile
C) Phenotype
D) Personality
Ans: D
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Personality comprises the sum of each person's unique biopsychosocial characteristics. It consistently influences the person's inner experience and behavior across the lifespan. Personality is as essential to self-identity as physical appearance. It may even be considered the psychological equivalent of physical appearance, because neither changes easily or quickly.
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