Multiple Choice
A researcher spends her entire career comparing the relative influences of heredity and environment on the development of alcoholism. This researcher MOST likely works in the field of
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After being asked to describe his ex-girlfriend, Simon noted that she was loud, rude, indecisive, self-centered, and extremely picky. The characteristics Simon used to describe his ex-girlfriend would all be examples of what type of traits?
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Surface
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Source
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Exaggerated
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Common
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Understand the context: Simon is describing his ex-girlfriend using observable characteristics.
Identify the type of traits: In psychology, traits can be categorized as surface traits or source traits.
Define surface traits: Surface traits are those that are easily observable and describe specific behaviors or characteristics.
Consider the examples given: Loud, rude, indecisive, self-centered, and picky are all behaviors that can be directly observed.
Conclude the type of traits: Since these traits are observable and describe specific behaviors, they are examples of surface traits.
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