One Criticism of the Trait Theories of Personality Is That

question 46

Multiple Choice

One criticism of the trait theories of personality is that they:

• A) place too much emphasis of states and situational factors.
• B) do not describe how states and situational factors can influence our behavior.
• C) are not supported by any empirical data.
• D) do not allow for comparisons between individuals.

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Definitions:

Color Opponent Processing

A theory in vision science suggesting that the human visual system interprets color by processing signals from cones and rods in an antagonistic manner.

Retinal Bipolar Cells

These are types of neurons found in the retina, performing the role of transmitting signals from photoreceptors (rods and cones) to ganglion cells.

Ganglion Cells

Neurons located in the retina of the eye that receive visual information from photoreceptors via bipolar cells and transmit it to the brain through the optic nerve.

Lateral Geniculate Cells

Neurons located in the lateral geniculate nucleus of the thalamus, playing a critical role in the processing and relay of visual information from the retina to the visual cortex.