Which of the Following Statements About Personality Traits Is FALSE

question 159

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about personality traits is FALSE?

• A)An individual's personality is relatively stable from one year to the next.
• B)Personality traits cause people to behave in almost exactly the same way in all situations.
• C)The most common view is that personality is shaped by both heredity and environment.
• D)An individual's personality is identified by his or her behaviours.
• E)An individual's personality cannot be observed.

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