One of the basic issues in personality psychology is the fact that there are inconsistencies in every person's behaviors. Attempts to understand these inconsistencies usually focus on the importance of the person versus the __________

When looking at a glass that is neither completely full nor completely empty, a(n) __________ might say "that glass is half full," while a(n) __________ might say "no, that glass is half empty!"

a) pessimist; optimist b) realist; pessimist c) optimist; realist d) optimist; pessimist

Paul, an active two-year-old, has developed a very secure attachment to his mother. In addition, his parents encourage Paul to watch TV shows such as Barney. As a result, Paul is likely to grow up to ________

A) have a relatively low need for achievement B) feel a strong need to control his environment C) be somewhat more aggressive than other people D) be slightly mistrustful of others and cynical E) be a kind, empathetic person