A Fundamental Problem for the Trait Approach Is That

question 47

Multiple Choice

A fundamental problem for the trait approach is that

• A) individual differences cannot be measured reliably.
• B) situations do not affect behavior.
• C) people are inconsistent.
• D) correlational methods do not clearly indicate effect size.

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