Secondary traits, as described by Allport, include behaviors such as aggression, self-pity, and cynicism

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
FEEDBACK: According to Allport, 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.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Evidence that déjà vu might be caused by activity in the temporal lobes comes from the fact that

A) some individuals with temporal lobe epilepsy experience déjà vu regularly, right at the onset of a seizure. B) people born without temporal lobes do not experience déjà vu. C) the temporal lobes appear active when participants have déjà vu in fMRI scanners. D) drugs that cause déjà vu target receptors found in the temporal lobes.

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Chad can tune in only two stations on his car's radio. One station plays only country music, while the other station plays disco music. Because Chad hates both types of music, he is faced with a(n) __________ conflict.

A. approach-approach B. avoidance-avoidance C. approach-avoidance D. multiple approach-avoidance

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Margaret is a psychologist who designs programs to increase employee morale and workplace productivity. She is a(n)

a. developmental psychologist. b. clinical psychologist. c. industrial/organizational psychologist. d. applied psychologist. e. experimental psychologist.

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