Personality Traits Cannot Be Used as Targets Because They

question 120

Multiple Choice

Personality traits cannot be used as targets because they

• A) are simply too hard to change.
• B) are not specific behaviors.
• C) are too often associated with negative emotions.
• D) cannot be changed except through psychotherapy.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something that is not based on reason or actual experience.

Xenophobia

An irrational fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often manifesting through discrimination or hostility.

Negative Way

A term that refers to a method or approach characterized by negation or refusal, often aimed at reducing or eliminating something undesirable.

Acculturation

Adapting to the language, values, beliefs, roles, and other characteristics of the host culture.