<span>The example in the textbook of Paul English of kayak.com altering an existing open-office seating arrangement by using new employees to change existing seating patterns is an example of behavioral science research.
He wants to change these seating patterns so as to see how it will affect the behaviors of other employees.
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Answer:
Nomothetic approach
Explanation:
Professor Smith conceptualizes personality as a limited number of traits that everyone has to some degree. People can be compared on these traits—that is, some people may be high on one trait, some average, some low. As described in lecture, Professor Smith is using a <u>nomothetic </u>approach to personality.
Nomothetic approach to personality suggests that traits are responsible for peoples personalities.