A Serious Criticism of Trait Theories Is That These

question 186

Multiple Choice

A serious criticism of trait theories is that these

• A) ignore inherited aspects of personality.
• B) do not allow for predictions of behavior.
• C) are too complex to explain simple behaviors.
• D) explain the development of personality but do not explain specific behaviors.
• E) believe personality is fixed and static.

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