Some Psychologists Believe That Trait Theories of Personality Give Too

question 60

Multiple Choice

Some psychologists believe that trait theories of personality give too little attention to _____ and put too much emphasis on _____.

• A) stability; environment
• B) environment; stability
• C) biology; plasticity
• D) environment; plasticity

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Definitions:

Primary Prevention

Strategies and actions taken to prevent the onset of disease or injury before it occurs.

At-Risk Youth

Young individuals considered vulnerable to negative outcomes such as dropout, substance abuse, or criminal behavior due to their environment, social status, or personal circumstances.

Prefrontal Lobotomy

A surgical procedure once used to treat mental illness, involving the removal or severing of connections in the brain's prefrontal cortex.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving electric currents passed through the brain to treat some mental health conditions.