Some Critics of the Big Five Approach Argue That Its

question 86

Multiple Choice

Some critics of the big five approach argue that its description of personality is incomplete because

• A) other important psychological traits correlate closely with the big five.
• B) at least nine other personality dimensions have been identified that do not correlate strongly with any of the big five.
• C) it does not take into account unconscious motivation.
• D) it focuses on temporary states instead of long-lasting traits.

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Definitions:

Development of Self

is the process by which individuals form their own identities and sense of self through interactions with others and their environments.

Definitions and Interpretations

involves the process of explaining the meaning of concepts, words, or symbols and how they are understood in various contexts.

Symbolic Interactionists

Scholars and researchers who study how individuals interact and give meanings to objects, events, and behaviors through language and symbols.

Family Violence

A pattern of abusive behaviors by one or more members of a family towards another, encompassing physical, sexual, emotional, and psychological abuse.