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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Definitions:

Life Span

The length of time for which a person or organism lives or a thing functions.

Physical Maturation

The process of physical growth and development, from infancy through adulthood, including the development of both primary and secondary sex characteristics.

Parents

Caregivers of offspring in their own species; in humans, typically comprised of a father and mother, who provide physical, emotional, and social support for their children.

Psychosocial Stages

A framework proposed by Erik Erikson that outlines eight stages of human development, each characterized by a specific challenge that individuals must resolve to develop a healthy personality.