A Primary Advantage of a Trait Approach to Personality Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

A primary advantage of a trait approach to personality is that it provides a method for:

• A) comparing individuals in regard to various personality dispositions
• B) describing rather than explaining personality
• C) identifying psychopathology
• D) assessing changes in one's personality over time

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Definitions:

Responding Empathically

The action of understanding, sensing, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another person, with the aim of providing support and understanding.

Think With

A collaborative approach used in therapy and counseling where the therapist and client jointly explore thoughts and solutions.

Outthink

To surpass in thinking; devising a solution or strategy that is more clever or effective than that of others.

Therapeutic Holding Environment

A supportive psychological and physical space provided by a therapist which allows clients to explore their thoughts and feelings safely.