Which of the Following Assumptions Underlies the Trait Approach to Personality

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions underlies the trait approach to personality?

• A) Each person belongs in one and only one personality category.
• B) We can place a person somewhere along a continuum of behaviors.
• C) People in one personality category are distinctly different from people in other categories.
• D) Personality can change as a function of the situation the person is in.

Comprehend how social exchange and reward theories explain interpersonal relationships.

Understand the key figures and their political orientations during the 1960s in the United States.

Comprehend the impact of Kennedy's presidency on American society and the world.

Identify the grassroots origins and key events that propelled the Civil Rights Movement.

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Definitions:

Judges

Judges are officials who preside over court hearings and trials, making decisions on legal issues and disputes based on the law.

Fitness To Stand Trial

The legal determination that a defendant has the mental capacity and understanding required to participate in their defense and understand courtroom proceedings.

Criminal Responsibility

The legal concept determining whether an individual can be held accountable for their actions under the law, often considering factors like mental state.

Involuntarily Hospitalize

The act of admitting an individual to a psychiatric hospital against their will for the purpose of evaluation and treatment, typically because they pose a danger to themselves or others.