Which of the following is the correct definition of the personality related term ‘disposition’?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Tendency of a person to react to a given situation in a particular way
Option (1) Biologically based characteristic ways of reacting — Incorrect. This defines temperament, the inborn, biological base of how a person reacts.
Option (2) Stable, persistent and specific way of behaving — Incorrect. This defines a trait, such as being honest or sociable, seen across many situations.
Option (3) Over learnt modes of behaving — Incorrect. This defines a habit, a behaviour learnt so well that it runs on its own.
Option (4) Tendency of a person to react to a given situation in a particular way — Correct. This is disposition: it is tied to a given situation, the way a person tends to respond when that situation arises.
NCERT: Psychology — Chapter 2: Self and Personality, Box 2.1 (2025-26)
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