Which Theories Are Less Concerned with the Explanation of Personality

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which theories are less concerned with the explanation of personality development and changing personality than they are with describing personality and predicting behavior based on that description?

• A) trait theories
• B) psychodynamic theories
• C) archetype theories
• D) behaviorist theories

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Definitions:

Same-Sex Peers

Individuals of the same sex with whom a person associates, including friendships and social groups, playing a significant role in social development.

Biological Preference

An innate tendency to prefer certain stimuli or environments over others, often observed in humans and animals.

Prosocial Behaviors

Actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, donating, and volunteering, indicative of empathy and social responsibility.

Cognitively Prepared

The innate potential in human beings to learn certain skills or acquire specific knowledge, suggesting readiness for cognitive development.