Psychologists Have Devised Questionnaires to Measure Belief in a Just

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Essay

Psychologists have devised questionnaires to measure belief in a just world, self-esteem, and hundreds of other traits. Measuring hundreds of traits is impractical. Researchers have instead used factor analysis to develop five major clusters of personality traits which they call the big five personality traits. Name and describe three of the five traits.

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Definitions:

Humanistic Theorists

Scholars and psychologists who focus on the individual’s capacity for self-actualization, emphasizing personal growth, free will, and innate goodness.

Cognitive-behavioral Theorists

Scholars and practitioners who focus on how cognitive processes (thoughts and beliefs) and behaviors interrelate, particularly in the context of therapy.

Fire Phobia

An intense and irrational fear of fire, which can cause significant anxiety and avoidance behaviors.

Exposure

A technique in therapy that involves confronting feared or avoided situations, objects, or thoughts directly to reduce their power.