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Funder argues that a basic approach that is good for explaining some elements of personality is usually poor at explaining other elements of personality. Provide an example of an aspect of personality that is well explained by one basic approach but not the others. Then identify limitations in that basic approach by pointing to other aspects of personality that are better explained by a different approach.


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Inductive

A reasoning method that entails moving from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories.

Deductive

A logical process where a conclusion follows necessarily from the set of premises, provided the premises are true.

Hasty Generalization

A reasoning error where the conclusion is not supported by enough or impartial evidence.

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