A Fundamental Problem for the Trait Approach Is That

question 47

Multiple Choice

A fundamental problem for the trait approach is that

• A) individual differences cannot be measured reliably.
• B) situations do not affect behavior.
• C) people are inconsistent.
• D) correlational methods do not clearly indicate effect size.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Response

A learned reaction to a previously neutral stimulus that has become associated with an unconditioned stimulus after conditioning.

Conditioned Stimulus

An initially neutral trigger that, following its association with an unconditioned stimulus, ultimately elicits a conditioned reaction.

Unconditioned Stimulus

In behavioral psychology, an automatically triggering stimulus that leads to a natural response without the need for prior learning.

Spontaneous Recovery

A phenomenon in learning where a previously extinguished response re-emerges after a pause in exposure to the conditioning stimulus.