« previous next »

Author Question: According to Allport, our uniqueness is determined by: a. our childhood experiences. c. the ... (Read 100 times)

colton

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 627
on: Jun 21, 2018
According to Allport, our uniqueness is determined by:
 
  a. our childhood experiences.
  c. the conflict between the id and the superego.
  b. the organismic valuing process.
  d. our genetics and learning.

Question 2

Allport viewed personality as:
 
  a. purely a mental process.
  c. an interaction of mind and body.
  b. randomly changing and growing.
  d. controlled entirely by instincts.


LegendaryAnswers

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 341
Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: To support his emphasis on the uniqueness of the individual personality, Allport stated that we reflect both our heredity and our environment. In this way, Allport invokes both personal and situational variables to indicate the importance of both genetics and learning.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Allport reviewed some 50 definitions of personality before offering his own. Allport defined personality as, Personality is the dynamic organization within the individual of those psychophysical systems that determine  characteristic behavior and thought. Psychophysical means that personality is composed of both mind and body functioning together as a unit.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

After a vasectomy, it takes about 12 ejaculations to clear out sperm that were already beyond the blocked area.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Did you know?

The most common childhood diseases include croup, chickenpox, ear infections, flu, pneumonia, ringworm, respiratory syncytial virus, scabies, head lice, and asthma.

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m Change in Drawing Abilities from Early to Middle Childhood Drawings become more realistic as fine m
Preschool and child care afford opportunities for many new experiences but also can be stressful for ... Preschool and child care afford opportunities for many new experiences but also can be stressful for ...
In middle childhood, children spend increasing amounts of time with peers and friends. In middle childhood, children spend increasing amounts of time with peers and friends.
Developmental Theories of Childhood and Adolescence Developmental Theories of Childhood and Adolescence
Early Childhood Caries When infants are given a bottle shortly before sleep Early Childhood Caries When infants are given a bottle shortly before sleep
Accidental Childhood Poisonings Accidental Childhood Poisonings
Video: Facilitated Diffusion - Glucose transport

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library