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:

Exposure Effect

The psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's preference for that stimulus.

Contrast Effect

A psychological phenomenon wherein the perception or judgment of something is influenced by the comparison with something else, often leading to exaggeration of differences.

Appeal to Fear

A persuasive technique that attempts to influence people’s behavior by making them feel afraid of the consequences of not taking a particular action.

Feared Consequence

The anticipated negative outcome that one believes will occur as a result of certain actions or events.