When Behaviors Are Aggregated Across Many Different Situations, Trait Measures

question 17

Multiple Choice

When behaviors are aggregated across many different situations, trait measures

• A) Show strong relationships to discrete behavioral events
• B) Prove to be less reliable than behavior scores
• C) Show strong relationships to corresponding behavioral trends
• D) Are shown to be less valid than previously thought

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Definitions:

Proximity Law

A principle in psychology stating that objects that are near to each other tend to be perceived as a unified group.

Perceptual Whole

The concept in Gestalt psychology that emphasizes the human tendency to perceive complete patterns or configurations, not merely as individual components.

Component Parts

Component parts refer to the individual pieces or elements that make up a larger system, machine, or assembly, each serving a specific function within the whole.

Facial Features

Facial features are the parts of the human face, such as eyes, nose, and mouth, which contribute to individual appearance.