A Major Criticism of Trait Theory Is That It

question 85

Multiple Choice

A major criticism of trait theory is that it

• A)places too great an emphasis on early childhood experiences.
• B)overestimates the consistency of behavior in different situations.
• C)underestimates the importance of heredity in personality development.
• D)places too great an emphasis on positive traits.

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