Question

Which of the following assumptions underlies the trait approach to personality?A. Each person belongs in one and only one personality category.B. We can place a person somewhere along a continuum of behaviors.C. People in one personality category are distinctly different from people in other categories.D. Personality can change as a function of the situation the person is in.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. We can place a person somewhere along a continuum of behaviors.

Explanation:

A personality trait cannot be made distinctly but due to close observation and actions, an individual can be placed somewhere along a group of behaviors that resemble that personality

Answer 2

Answer:

B. We can place a person somewhere along a continuum of behaviors

Explanation:

One strength of the trait perspectives is their ability to categorize observable behaviors. Researchers found that if we examine the aggregate behaviors of individuals,it provides us with a strong correlation with traits.

observing the behaviors of an individual over time and in varying circumstances provides evidence for the personality traits categorized in trait theories.

The limitation of trait theories is that personal observations or subjective self-reports are relatively hard to measure.

Self-report measures require that an individual be introspective enough to understand their own behavior. Personal observation measures require that an individual spend enough time observing someone else in a number of situations so as to be able to provide an accurate assessment.