Which of the Following Might NOT Explain Why a Person

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following might NOT explain why a person often acts in a friendly manner?

• A)The person has the trait of friendliness.
• B)The person is often in social situations.
• C)The person chooses to go to many parties and social events.
• D)The person thinks of himself or herself as being friendly.

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Definitions:

Self-report

A method of gathering data where individuals provide information about themselves, typically through questionnaires or interviews.

Observational

Pertaining to the method of gathering data by watching behavior or events as they occur in their natural setting without interference.

Personality Traits

Enduring characteristics or behaviors that make up an individual's distinctive patterns of feeling, thinking, and behaving.

Strong Situation

Situations that have clear behavioral expectations, cues, or scripts that lead individuals to behave in a uniform manner.