Advocates for the Trait Side of the Situation-Trait Debate Point

question 115

Multiple Choice

Advocates for the trait side of the situation-trait debate point out that __________

• A) loss of important factors such as social support impact personality.
• B) the five factors are relatively stable throughout life.
• C) both characteristics of the situation and traits dictate behavior.
• D) traits are more consistent for women then they are for men.

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment Style

A pattern of bonding where individuals are comfortable with intimacy and independence, showing trust in relationships.

Anxiety

A sensation of apprehension, tension, or discomfort, often related to an upcoming occurrence or a situation whose result is not yet determined.

Avoidance

A strategy or behavior aimed at preventing or eliminating encounters with specific stimuli, situations, or activities believed to be unpleasant.

Maslow

Refers to Abraham Maslow, a psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory in psychology that prioritizes human needs from the most fundamental to higher levels of self-actualization.