Which Statement About Trait Theory Is FALSE

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which statement about trait theory is FALSE?

• A) Trait theory focuses on the role of traits themselves as opposed to external circumstances.
• B) There is significant support for the argument that traits endure across the life span.
• C) There is significant support for the argument that traits may be affected by age.
• D) The Big Five certainly captures every possible trait associated with personality.

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Definitions:

Preoperational Intelligence

Piaget’s term for cognitive development between the ages of about 2 and 6; it includes language and imagination (which involve symbolic thought), but logical, operational thinking is not yet possible at this stage.

Symbols

Marks, signs, or objects that represent ideas, concepts, or other abstractions.

Logical Reasoning

The process of using a rational, systematic series of steps based on sound mathematical procedures and given statements to arrive at a conclusion.

Egocentrism

A developmental phase where an individual is unable to differentiate between their own perspective and that of others, commonly seen in early childhood.