Which of the Following Is Correct Concerning Cross-Cultural Studies of Trait

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is correct concerning cross-cultural studies of trait theories?

• A)No evidence has been found to support these theories.
• B)Research in this area is too new to report any findings.
• C)Evidence for the five trait dimensions has been found in several cultures.
• D)Most cultural research methods are too vague to be validated.

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Definitions:

Emotion-focused Coping

A strategy aimed at managing the emotional response to a stressful situation rather than confronting the root of the problem directly.

Behavioral Focusing

A technique used to help individuals concentrate on specific behaviors for the purpose of changing them, typically used in therapeutic settings.

Cognitive Adaptation

The mental process of adjusting perceptions, thoughts, and behaviours to deal with new information or experiences.

Selye

Hans Selye, a pioneering endocrinologist known for his research on the stress response and the General Adaptation Syndrome theory.