Trait Theories of Personality Focus on _____

question 72

Multiple Choice

Trait theories of personality focus on _____.

• A) identifying the cognitive and social factors that influence personality
• B) explaining how personal growth influences personality development
• C) identifying basic dimensions of personality
• D) explaining the unconscious forces on personality

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Definitions:

Availability Bias

A cognitive bias that influences people to overestimate the importance of information that is readily available to them, often leading to skewed perceptions and judgments.

Anchoring Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals rely too heavily on an initial piece of information to make subsequent judgments or decisions.

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias that involves focusing on information that confirms existing beliefs and ignoring information that contradicts them.

Ethics Double-check

A review process designed to ensure that actions or decisions align with moral and professional standards of conduct.