The Acronym OCEAN Refers To

question 43

Multiple Choice

The acronym OCEAN refers to:

• A) an objective measure of personality
• B) defense mechanisms
• C) The Big Five traits
• D) the elements of social cognitive theory

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Definitions:

Scientific Basis

The foundation of knowledge based on empirical evidence and formulated theories subject to the principles of the scientific methods.

Political Category

A classification used in social sciences to categorize and analyze various forms of governance, ideologies, or political movements.

Ancestry

The lineage or hereditary descent of an individual or group, often traced through genealogy.

Genetic Tests

Procedures used to identify changes in chromosomes, genes, or proteins, often to detect inherited or disease-causing conditions.