What Does a Person's Score on a Measure of the Big

question 77

Multiple Choice

What does a person's score on a measure of the Big Five personality dimensions indicate?

• A) whether the person is introverted or extraverted
• B) which one of the Big Five traits applies to that person
• C) whether that person has a socially acceptable personality or not
• D) how that person compares to a norm sample on each of the five traits

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Definitions:

Behavior Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on changing maladaptive behaviors through reinforcement strategies and conditioning.

Learning Principles

Encompass the fundamental concepts and strategies through which individuals acquire new knowledge, skills, attitudes, or values.

Person-centered Therapy

A counseling approach emphasizing the client's perspective, promoting self-discovery, and valuing their potential for personal growth.

Empirical Research

A way of gaining knowledge by means of direct observation or experience, employing systematic and scientifically valid methods to gather data.