Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Lexical

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the lexical approach?

• A)The importance of a trait term is independent of the number of its synonyms found within any one language.
• B)All traits listed and defined in the dictionary form the basis of describing differences among people.
• C)Personality-descriptive nouns are extraordinarily important in social communication.
• D)The trait terms that exist in only one or a few languages serve as a potential candidate for a universal taxonomy of personality traits.

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Definitions:

Shame

A discomforting sensation of shame or upset stemming from an awareness of improper or silly actions.

Inherit

To receive genes from one's parents, or to receive property, titles, debts, rights, or obligations after someone's death.

Temperament

An individual's innate predisposition towards emotional reactivity and intensity, influencing their behavior and interactions with others.

Modify

Describes the act of making alterations or adjustments to something, often to improve it or to make it more suitable for a particular purpose.