Funder Writes That There Are Good Reasons Why Personality Psychologists

question 36

Multiple Choice

Funder writes that there are good reasons why personality psychologists have distinct theories versus One Big Theory. Which is NOT one of those reasons?

• A) One Big Theory would undermine the smaller theories.
• B) There is a trade-off between breadth and depth in theories.
• C) There is, for now, no accepted One Big Theory.
• D) Each theory offers a different perspective on personality.

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