The Trait Approach Is Built on the Assumption That Personality

question 21

Multiple Choice

The trait approach is built on the assumption that personality characteristics are relatively stable over time and that

• A) personality characteristics are relatively stable over situations, too.
• B) through trait descriptions we can make comparisons across people.
• C) the typical behavior of a person with one trait is different from that of another.
• D) while explanation is not possible, trait researchers focus on describing personality.

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Definitions:

Correlate

To have a mutual relationship or connection, in which one thing affects or depends on another.

Languages

Systems of communication used by a particular country or community, consisting of spoken, written, or signed words and the rules that govern them.

Big Five Trait

A model proposing five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, responsibility, and thoroughness.