Trait Theorists Tend to Believe That

question 232

Multiple Choice

Trait theorists tend to believe that:

• A)behavior is determined more by situational influences than by innate personal characteristics.
• B)there are thousands of source traits, but only a few important surface traits.
• C)because personality is so complex, no single set of personality dimensions can possibly describe the nature of a unique individual.
• D)there are a small number of source traits that represent a universal way of describing individual personality differences.

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and communication, often used to treat depression.

Interactional Skills

Abilities used to effectively communicate, engage, and interact with others, including verbal and non-verbal communication.

Psychoanalysis

A therapeutic approach developed by Freud aiming at uncovering unconscious thoughts and motivations through techniques like dream interpretation and free association.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic therapy technique where patients express their thoughts freely, revealing unconscious thoughts and feelings.