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Introduction
Introduction to Personality Theory
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1

Define theory and show its relationship to (a) philosophy, (b) speculation, (c) hypothesis, and (d) taxonomy.
2

Explain the interaction among theory, hypotheses, and observations.
3

List six criteria of a useful theory.
4

List and discuss the six dimensions for a concept of humanity discussed by the authors.
5

Define reliability and validity and discuss at least two types of each.




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