Some Critics of the Big Five Approach Argue That Its

question 86

Multiple Choice

Some critics of the big five approach argue that its description of personality is incomplete because

• A) other important psychological traits correlate closely with the big five.
• B) at least nine other personality dimensions have been identified that do not correlate strongly with any of the big five.
• C) it does not take into account unconscious motivation.
• D) it focuses on temporary states instead of long-lasting traits.

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