By What Research Procedure Did Psychologists Identify the Big Five

question 132

Multiple Choice

By what research procedure did psychologists identify the Big Five personality factors?

• A)They measured the effects of changes in several neurotransmitter receptors.
• B)They identified clusters of words with overlapping meanings that describe personality.
• C)They found five major ways in which psychotherapy leads to behavior change.
• D)They surveyed psychologists, psychiatrists, and school counselors.

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Definitions:

Punishment

A consequence that reduces the probability of a behavior being repeated, often by introducing a negative outcome or removing a positive stimulus.

Reinforcement

A concept in psychology that refers to anything that strengthens a behavior, making it more likely to occur.

Child's Behavior

Refers to the range of actions and mannerisms exhibited by children in response to their environment or internal stimuli.

Negative Reinforcement

A behavioral concept where an unpleasant stimulus is removed following a desired behavior, increasing the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.