Three of the following alternatives illustrate dispositions that theorists have described. Which one would not be considered a disposition as psychologists typically use the term?
A)Anne has been afraid of snakes since she was a toddler.
B)Barry enjoys logic puzzles,mathematical brainteasers,and other logically challenging tasks.
C)Calvin refuses to take another person's word for something; he always insists that the person back up an idea or opinion with convincing evidence.
D)Drew likes to hear several perspectives on an issue before reaching a conclusion about it.

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Fear of snakes is considered a phobia or fear response, not a disposition. Dispositions typically refer to tendencies or habitual ways of thinking and behaving, such as enjoying puzzles or seeking evidence.

Three of the Following Alternatives Illustrate Dispositions That Theorists Have