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Introduction to personality psychology
Larsen/Buss cover

True or False



1

The definition of personality describes traits and mechanisms that are internal, enduring, and influence interactions with the environment.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

A study that describes an individual life over time is an example of nomothetic research.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Selection is part of the person-environment interaction.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

Grand theories of personality usually incorporate the latest personality research.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Personality deals only with the group and individual differences level of analysis.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

One function of personality theory is to predict future behavior.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

A researcher who studies the self-concept probably falls most in the cognitive/experiential domain of knowledge.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

In time, one domain of knowledge about personality will probably be recognized as the most correct approach.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

Personality psychology and astrology are both examples of good theories.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE