Describe the Three Basic Assumptions of the Trait Approach to Personality,and

question 82

Essay

Describe the three basic assumptions of the trait approach to personality,and explain the difference between a type and a trait.

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Definitions:

Self-Protective Device

Mechanisms or behaviors that individuals employ to safeguard themselves from psychological or emotional harm, often occurring at both conscious and unconscious levels.

Basic Anxiety

A term in psychoanalysis that represents feelings of insecurity and apprehension that arise from interpersonal relationships.

Psychological Withdrawal

A defense mechanism where an individual mentally disengages or detaches from stressful or emotional situations.

Feelings of Security

A sense of safety and freedom from worry or danger.