The Most Widely Accepted Trait Theory Today Is Called The

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Multiple Choice

The most widely accepted trait theory today is called the:

• A) Cattell theory of personality traits.
• B) five-factor model of personality.
• C) Eysenck model of personality.
• D) Myer-Briggs theory of personality types.

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Definitions:

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipation about the way events, behaviors, or processes should unfold.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can build trust and foster closer relationships.

Perceptual Theory

A framework in psychology that explains how individuals organize and interpret their sensory inputs to understand the world around them.