The "Traits as Causes" Perspective on Personality Characteristics Is Useful

question 6

Multiple Choice

The "traits as causes" perspective on personality characteristics is useful in all of the following areas EXCEPT

• A)ruling out alternative explanations for behavior.
• B)explaining why a person's behavior seems inconsistent with a trait at times.
• C)viewing traits as internal structures.
• D)counting how often a behavior is performed.

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