AP PSYCHOLOGY

RESEARCH METHODS THINKING CRITICALLY WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

THE NEED FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL SCIENCE

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Personality psychology
A
Examines how psychology can affect sports performance
B
focuses on how differences in people’s personality may explain their behaviours and thinking
C
can be used to investigate criminal cases
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The field of personality psychology studies the nature and definition of personality as well as its development, structure and trait constructs, dynamic processes, variations (with emphasis on enduring and stable individual differences), and maladaptive forms.

Detailed explanation-2: -THE BEHAVIORAL PERSPECTIVE Behaviorists do not believe personality characteristics are based on genetics or inborn predispositions. Instead, they view personality as shaped by the reinforcements and consequences outside of the organism. In other words, people behave in a consistent manner based on prior learning.

Detailed explanation-3: -The four temperament theory is a proto-psychological theory which suggests that there are four fundamental personality types: sanguine, choleric, melancholic, and phlegmatic.

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