2.7 - Major Approaches to the Study of Personality
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What are the four types of personality according to Hippocrates?
💡 Hint: Recall the Greek physician's classification.
Define what a trait is in psychology.
💡 Hint: Think about how traits differ from transient behaviors.
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What is the main focus of trait approaches in studying personality?
💡 Hint: Think about how personality is defined in terms of internal qualities.
True or False: The cultural approach disregards environmental factors in personality development.
💡 Hint: Recall the importance of context in personality formation.
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Critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the trait approach compared to the psychodynamic approach to personality.
💡 Hint: Think about how measurement and internal conflicts differ.
Analyze a real-world situation where understanding different personality types could improve team dynamics in a workplace.
💡 Hint: Consider the roles people take on within a team.
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