Multiple Choice
According to the psychodynamic perspective on personality, which of the following statements best reflects its view on the development of personality?
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The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
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According to the psychodynamic perspective, an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting is referred to as their:
A
personality
B
motivation
C
temperament
D
self-concept
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Understand that the psychodynamic perspective in psychology focuses on unconscious processes and early childhood experiences that shape behavior and personality.
Recognize that the question asks for the term describing an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting.
Recall definitions of the options: 'personality' refers to consistent patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors; 'motivation' relates to the reasons behind actions; 'temperament' is about innate emotional tendencies; 'self-concept' is one's perception of oneself.
Identify that the psychodynamic perspective primarily explains how personality develops and influences behavior over time.
Conclude that the term best fitting the description of an individual's characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling, and acting is 'personality'.
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