Which Trait Theory Best Exemplifies the Principle of Parsimony? a Theory

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which trait theory best exemplifies the principle of parsimony? A theory that proposes

• A)two personality dispositions.
• B)three personality dispositions.
• C)five personality dispositions.
• D)16 personality dispositions.

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Definitions:

Centration

A cognitive limitation in early childhood, characterized by focusing on one aspect of a situation while neglecting others.

Piaget's Concept

A theory in psychology that outlines how children's intellectual development progresses through distinct stages.

Another Person's Eyes

A metaphorical phrase encouraging empathy, suggesting to see or understand a situation from someone else's perspective.

Freudian Psychoanalysis

Freudian Psychoanalysis is a psychological theory and therapeutic method developed by Sigmund Freud, focusing on unconscious thought processes, early childhood experiences, and the role of sexual and aggressive instincts in human behavior.