Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
Psychological Science (Fifth Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780393250893
Author: Michael Gazzaniga, Diane Halpern
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
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The statement, “To know me, you would have to ask me questions about myself. I took a survey once that said I am an extremely intuitive introvert" with its suitable representative.

Introduction:

Personality is a trait that separates an individual from others, it is a unique gene possessed by the person. Personality defines the person’s self whether he is a good or bad character. Genes are considered to be the root of an individual’s personality.

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a)  Type and trait is the representative of this statement “To know me, you would have to ask me questions about myself. I took a survey once that said I am an extremely intuitive introvert”

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A typical pattern of conscious motive or behavior (emotions and thoughts) that can be self-assessed is referred to as trait. Type describes somebody who scores remarkably great or low on a specific personality trait.

b

Summary Introduction

To label:

The statement, "To know me, you need to know how I've responded in the past and what I think about the world", with its suitable representative.

Introduction:

Personality is a trait that separates an individual from others, it is a unique gene possessed by the person. Personality defines the person’s self whether he is a good or bad character. Genes are considered to be the root of an individual’s personality.

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b)  Learning and cognition is the representative of this statement "To know me, you need to know how I've responded in the past and what I think about the world."

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The mental action or process of understanding (through senses, experiences, and thought) and obtaining information is referred to as cognition.

Learning is concerned with attainment of problem-solving skills and with conscious thought and intelligence.

c

Summary Introduction

To label:

The statement, "To know me, you would have to figure out a way to peer into my unconscious. There's so much I can't even know about myself; I'm not sure you could ever really know me" with its suitable representative.

Introduction:

Personality is a trait that separates an individual from others, it is a unique gene possessed by the person. Personality defines the person’s self whether he is a good or bad character. Genes are considered to be the root of an individual’s personality.

c

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c)  Psychodynamic is the representative of this statement "To know me, you would have to figure out a way to peer into my unconscious. There's so much I can't even know about myself; I'm not sure you could ever really know me."

Explanation of Solution

According to psychodynamic theory, personality can determine the behavior in which the mental activity can be of preconscious, unconscious or conscious. The personality of the person can be based upon three structures namely ego, superego and ID.

d

Summary Introduction

To label:

The statement, "To know me, you would have to know about my hopes and aspirations. I seek to become the best person I can be" with its suitable representative.

Introduction:

Personality is a trait that separates an individual from others, it is a unique gene possessed by the person. Personality defines the person’s self whether he is a good or bad character. Genes are considered to be the root of an individual’s personality.

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d) Humanistic is the representative of this statement "To know me, you would have to know about my hopes and aspirations. I seek to become the best person I can be."

Explanation of Solution

Humanistic theories suggest, inherent, beliefs, and biological factors make up the personality of the person.

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