Trait Theorists Tend to Believe That

question 178

Multiple Choice

Trait theorists tend to believe that:

• A)behavior is determined more by situational influences than by innate personal characteristics.
• B)there are thousands of source traits, but only a few important surface traits.
• C)because personality is so complex, no single set of personality dimensions can possibly describe the nature of a unique individual.
• D)there are a small number of source traits that represent a universal way of describing individual personality differences.

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Definitions:

Nasal Bone

One of the paired bones that lie in the upper part of the human nose, forming the bridge of the nose.

Perichondrium

Double-layered connective tissue sheath surrounding cartilage.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, binds together, and protects the organs and other tissues of the body.

Cartilage

A firm, elastic type of connective tissue found in many areas in the bodies of humans and other animals.