Which of the Following Alternatives INCORRECTLY Identifies an Advantage or Disadvantage

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following alternatives INCORRECTLY identifies an advantage or disadvantage of the trait approach to personality?

• A) Con: trait approaches are merely descriptions of personality,not explanations.
• B) Con: trait approaches do not facilitate the objective comparison of one person with another.
• C) Pro: trait approaches have led to many useful personality assessment inventories.
• D) Pro: trait approaches provide a clear,straightforward explanation of people's behavioral consistencies.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning that takes place when an environmental cue is linked to a naturally happening stimulus.

Babysitter

A person who temporarily cares for children on behalf of the children's parents or guardians.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little to no actual danger.

Classical Conditioning

The acquisition of knowledge through the connection between a stimulus found in one's surroundings and one that occurs innately.