The Theory That Our Personalities Consist of a Stable Set

question 96

Multiple Choice

The theory that our personalities consist of a stable set of traits is very useful to psychologists,but there are some notable problems with trait theories.Which of the following is not a problem?

• A)Trait theories typically rely on self-reported behaviors,rather than actual observed behaviors.
• B)Situational factors,in addition to personality traits,also determine our behavior.
• C)Factor analysis is not considered a valid technique in the study of personality.
• D)Historically,psychologists have not agreed on the traits that make up someone's personality.

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