Which of the Following Is NOT an Important Weakness of the Trait

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an important weakness of the trait approach to personality?

• A)Trait theories have no empirical research support.
• B)Trait theories don't really explain how individual differences develop.
• C)Trait theories label and describe individual differences, but they do not explain personality.
• D)Trait theories only deal with one aspect of personality and do not address other issues, such as motivation, growth, and development, or the role of the unconscious.

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