DeYoung Has Identified Two Metatraits of Personality (Stability and Plasticity)and

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DeYoung has identified two metatraits of personality (stability and plasticity)and linked those domains to the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.Please describe these metatraits and explain their links with biology.How might this approach to understanding the biology of personality help to organize this area of study? What are some of the advantages of this approach? What are some limitations of this model?

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Definitions:

Coping Method

Strategies or mechanisms individuals use to manage stress, deal with traumatic events, or handle daily challenges.

Secondary Appraisal

A cognitive evaluation of available resources and options prior to deciding how to deal with a stressor.

Coping Mechanisms

Psychological strategies that individuals use to manage stress, process emotions, and navigate difficult situations.

General Adaptation Syndrome

describes the body's short-term and long-term reactions to stress, consisting of three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.