Mischel's basic argument (that began a great controversy) was that
A) knowing someone's personality traits does not allow one to predict that person's behavior in a particular situation.
B) the correlations between personality traits and behaviors are so high that it is redundant to study them both.
C) it is futile to look at the situation because behavior is almost completely determined by a person's traits.
D) personality is not correlated with any behavior.
E) none of these.
Question 2One of the basic issues in personality psychology is the fact that there are inconsistencies in every person's behaviors. Attempts to understand these inconsistencies usually focus on the importance of the person versus the __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Question 3Of the following reinforcement schedules, which is most effective in terms of creating a behavior that is resistant to extinction?
A) Operant punishment
B) Continuous reinforcement
C) Partial reinforcement
D) Systematic desensitization
E) None of the above
Question 4According to Freud, the healthiest personality is one in which the ego is stronger than either id or superego.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Self-handicapping is behaving in such a way as to produce a failure.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6Briefly explain how level of responsibility can affect the behavioral manifestations of the need for power.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 7Personology is the study one small aspect of a person.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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