Lesson 1

Question 1

theatrical mask worn by Roman actors in Greek dramas.

Answer 1

Persona

Question 2

a pattern of relatively permanent traits and unique characteristics that give both consistency and individuality to a person’s behavior

Answer 2

Personality

Question 3

contribute to individual differences in behavior, consistency of behavior over time, and stability of behavior across situations.

Answer 3

Traits

Question 4

are unique qualities of an individual that include attributes such as temperament, physique, and intelligence.

Answer 4

Characteristics

Question 5

is a set of related assumptions that allows scientists to use logical deductive reasoning to formulate testable hypotheses. This definition needs further explanation.

Answer 5

Theory

Question 6

is an educated guess or prediction specific enough for its validity to be tested through the use of the scientific method.

Answer 6

Hypothesis

Question 7

What makes a Theory useful

Answer 7

Generates idea
Falsifiable
Organizes data
Guides action
Internally consistent
Parsimonious