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| that which allows a prediction of what a person will do in a given situation |
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| Structure based systems theory |
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| set of traits guide behavior, but can be modified by learning experiences |
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| technique designed to simplify a complex set of data by accounting for them in terms of underlying factors |
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| stable reation tendencies that serve as building blocks of personality, initiate and guide behavior |
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| more affected by experiences |
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| listing of all the traits unsed to describe behavior in a culture |
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| listing of all the terms used in a culture to designation situations |
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| very severe disorder in which person often loses contact with reality and may be a threat to himself or others |
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| severe disorder in which person is highly anxious and emotionally unstable |
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| information about a persons Life based on the actual observance of the person's behavior or on the records of the person's behavior |
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| information about a peron's behavior obtained through Questionnaires |
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| information based on how a person reacts to the environment, the data collected in situations that do not permit the person to know what aspect of his or her life is being evaluated |
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| Bivariate vs. multivariate experiments |
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| investigate the impact of one variable on another, too simplistic |
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| investigate impact of several variables on another |
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| technique designed to simplify a complex set of data by accounting for them in terms of underlying factors |
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| Consitutional vs. Environmentalmold traits |
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| more affected by experiences |
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| listing of all the traits unsed to describe behavior in a culture |
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| Ability vs. Temperament vs. Dynamic traits |
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| skills that allow you to cope effectively with the world/problems you encounter |
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| stylistic tendencies, how do you react to your environment |
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| Surface vs. Source traits |
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| underlying characteristics that explain surface traits |
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| Does he believe personality is genetic, environmental or a combination? |
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| Beyondism, restrictive and creative eugenics |
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| new morality based on scientific research and data |
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| program to reduce the birth rate of mentally handicapped |
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| program designed to increase the birth rate of more intelligent people |
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