Multiple Choice
According to trait theory, which of the following best describes its main claim about personality?
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11. Personality
The Psychodynamic Perspective on Personality
Multiple Choice
Immanuel Kant used the terms persistent, steadfast, and calm to describe a ________ person.
A
phlegmatic
B
choleric
C
melancholic
D
sanguine
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Understand that the question is about personality types described by Immanuel Kant using specific adjectives: persistent, steadfast, and calm.
Recall that Kant's personality typology is related to the ancient four temperaments: phlegmatic, choleric, melancholic, and sanguine.
Review the characteristics of each temperament: phlegmatic is typically calm and steady; choleric is ambitious and leader-like; melancholic is thoughtful and reserved; sanguine is sociable and lively.
Match the adjectives persistent, steadfast, and calm to the temperament that best fits these traits.
Conclude that the temperament described by these adjectives is the phlegmatic personality.
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