Even Though Trait Theories,such as the Five-Factor Theory,are Descriptive in Nature,they

question 144

Multiple Choice

Even though trait theories,such as the five-factor theory,are descriptive in nature,they are important because they:

• A) provide information on unconscious processes
• B) allow for the use of projective techniques in understanding personality
• C) rely on situationism, an important theory in personality psychology
• D) can predict behaviors

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Definitions:

Habits

Regular practices or routines that are hard to give up and often performed unconsciously.

Automatic System

A type of processing that occurs with little to no conscious thought, often quick and intuitive.

Deliberate System

A cognitive process characterized by slow, logical, and conscious thinking, often involved in making well-thought-out decisions.

Entity Theorist

An individual who believes that personal attributes, like intelligence or ability, are fixed and cannot be changed through effort.