The Trait Approach to Studying Personality Is Based on Three

question 114

Multiple Choice

The trait approach to studying personality is based on three main foundations. They include all but which of the following?

• A)Personality trends are consistent and stable across time.
• B)No two people are exactly alike in their various personality traits.
• C)Personality traits are consistent and stable across situations.
• D)People are often unaware of why they are behaving in a specific manner.

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Definitions:

Consciousness

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, and experiences.

Influenced

The capacity of a person, object, or idea to have an effect on others or the environment, often without direct or physical presence.

Jungian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Carl Jung that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.

Experiences

Events or occurrences that leave an impression on someone, contributing to one's knowledge or consciousness.