In Conducting Their Work, Trait Theorists Need to Remember to Distinguish

question 389

Multiple Choice

In conducting their work, trait theorists need to remember to distinguish between ________________, because if they don't, they can wind up using circular reasoning as they attempt to understand personality.

• A)self-consistency and self-enhancement
• B)rational-theoretical and empirical approaches to personality testing
• C)description and explanation
• D)usefulness and validity