Which of the following are basic tendencies in personality and which are characteristic adaptations? a. Basic Tendencies Carol was a good student when she was in school, and now she channels her perfectionism into baking. b. Lauren is neurotic and always worries about what others think. c. Devon loves joking around with friends but is strict with his employees. d. Jeanne likes variety and adventure. e. Bob is outgoing and extraverted.

Which of the following are basic tendencies in personality and which are characteristic adaptations?

Basic Tendencies

Lauren is neurotic and always worries about what others think.

Jeanne likes variety and adventure.

Bob is outgoing and extraverted.

Characteristic Adaptations

Carol was a good student when she was in school, and now she channels her perfectionism into baking.

Devon loves joking around with friends but is strict with his employees

Answer: The basic tendencies in personality are in the following case:

1. Carol

2. Devon

and the characteristic adaptions are as follows:

1. Bob

2. Lauren

3. Jeanne

Explanation: Characteristic adaptions are the changes in the behavior with the change in situational demands based on skills and roles. It includes the motives, plans, goals, strategies, values, developmental tasks, etc. It represents the psychological core of the individual.

Traits theorists believe that personality can be studied on the basis of habits, trend or characteristics. Trait theory of personality says that the personality is based biologically.