Social-Cognitive Theorists Are Critical of Trait Theory Because They Think

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Multiple Choice

Social-cognitive theorists are critical of trait theory because they think that

• A) variability in action is important to understanding people's personality, yet is relatively disregarded by trait theory.
• B) trait theorists have placed far too much emphasis on unconscious forces.
• C) trait theorists are interested in individual differences.
• D) people do not have distinctive characteristics, or traits.

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Definitions:

Biased-Based Bullying

Bullying resulting from bias against someone because of a real or perceived aspect of their identity.

Homogeneity

The quality or state of being all the same or all of the same kind, often used to describe a population or area with a lack of diversity.

Cyberbullying

Involves the use of information and communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging, and instant messaging to intimidate or harass others (Royal Canadian Mounted Police, 2016).

Tokenism

The practice of including one or a small number of members of a minority group to create the appearance of representation, inclusion, and nondiscrimination, without ever giving these members access to power.