Trait Theory Attempts to

question 23

Multiple Choice

Trait theory attempts to

• A) show how development of personality is a lifelong process.
• B) describe and classify people in terms of their predispositions to behave in certain ways.
• C) determine which traits are most conducive to individual self-actualization.
• D) explain how behavior is shaped by the interaction among traits, behavior, and the environment.

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Definitions:

Units of Information

Basic measurable elements that represent data or knowledge, often used in the field of information theory to quantify how much information is contained in a message.

Classic Research

Foundational studies or experiments that have significantly contributed to the understanding and development of a field of study.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, which allows individuals to retain impressions of sensory information after the original stimulus has ceased.

Fraction of a Second

A brief, fleeting moment of time, often used to describe very fast or immediate reactions.