In Allport's view, central traits are:
a. 5 to 10 themes that best describe our behavior.
b. exhibited only by mature adults.
c. more pervasive than cardinal traits.
d. possessed by only a few superior persons.
ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Everyone has a few central traits, some 5 to 10 themes that best describe our behavior. Allport's examples are aggressiveness, self-pity, and cynicism.
You might also like to view...
The part of Freud's model of the mind that is ethical and moral is the __________.
A. id B. ego C. entire iceberg D. superego
Studies on the lasting effects of infant deprivation and sensitive periods are conducted
A) using parent volunteers who are not fully informed about the purpose of the research. B) in naturally occurring environments, such as orphanages. C) in highly-controlled, laboratory settings. D) in low-income, single-parent households only.
Carl and Maria have been dating for several weeks. __________ best predicts whether their relationship will continue for years to come
A) Their sexual attraction to each other B) The warmth and trusting affection they demonstrate to each other C) Their ability to maintain emotional distance from each other D) Their willingness to pursue their own interests while in a relationship
Gloria, who has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, is experiencing delusions that are both persecutory and frightening in nature. Her symptoms would indicate she is____________
A) having paranoid delusions. B) having visual hallucinations. C) having somatic delusions. D) catatonic.