Why Have Type and Trait Theories of Personality Been Criticized

question 55

Multiple Choice

Why have type and trait theories of personality been criticized?

• A)They do not allow researchers to give concise descriptions of differing individual personalities.
• B)They do not identify characteristics that are correlated with behavior.
• C)They do not generally explain how personality develops.
• D)They emphasize conflicting forces within the individual.

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