What Is a Primary Goal of the Biological Approach to Personality

question 19

Multiple Choice

What is a primary goal of the biological approach to personality?

• A) understanding mental conflicts
• B) measuring and conceptualizing individual differences
• C) understanding the heritability of behavior and personality
• D) applying principles of associationism to help reduce negative behaviors

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