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According to the passage, what is the primary focus of the trait approach in personality psychology?
According to the passage, what is the primary focus of the trait approach in personality psychology?
- Investigating the interaction between biological and environmental factors in shaping personality traits
- Understanding the influence of situational factors on behavior
- Differentiating individuals based on their psychological characteristics (correct)
- Exploring the impact of unconscious processes on personality development
What is the paradox of personality development according to the passage?
What is the paradox of personality development according to the passage?
- Personality traits also show some degree of change over the lifespan (correct)
- Personality traits are solely determined by genetics
- Personality development is influenced only by environmental factors
- Personality traits are stable over time
What evidence supports the stability of personality traits according to the passage?
What evidence supports the stability of personality traits according to the passage?
- Cross-sectional studies showing significant variations in personality traits
- Longitudinal studies demonstrating continuity of traits over time (correct)
- The influence of cultural factors on the development of personality traits
- The consistency of behaviors across different situations
According to the passage, which of the following is a type of trait approach in personality psychology?
According to the passage, which of the following is a type of trait approach in personality psychology?
What is a person-environment transaction according to the passage?
What is a person-environment transaction according to the passage?
Which of the following is not a key focus of the trait approach in personality psychology?
Which of the following is not a key focus of the trait approach in personality psychology?
What is the definition of the ongoing interactions between individuals and their environments that shape personality?
What is the definition of the ongoing interactions between individuals and their environments that shape personality?
What are the three types of person-environment transactions?
What are the three types of person-environment transactions?
Which statement best describes the stability of personality over the lifespan?
Which statement best describes the stability of personality over the lifespan?
Which of the following is an example of an active person-environment transaction?
Which of the following is an example of an active person-environment transaction?
Which of the following is an example of a reactive person-environment transaction?
Which of the following is an example of a reactive person-environment transaction?
What is a longitudinal study?
What is a longitudinal study?
What do cross-sectional studies indicate about personality traits?
What do cross-sectional studies indicate about personality traits?
According to longitudinal studies, how do personality traits typically change over time?
According to longitudinal studies, how do personality traits typically change over time?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies' findings on personality development?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between cross-sectional and longitudinal studies' findings on personality development?
How do longitudinal studies differ from cross-sectional studies regarding the stability of personality traits?
How do longitudinal studies differ from cross-sectional studies regarding the stability of personality traits?
What is the key aspect of personality change that longitudinal studies focus on?
What is the key aspect of personality change that longitudinal studies focus on?
In the context of personality trait research, what does the amygdala primarily regulate?
In the context of personality trait research, what does the amygdala primarily regulate?
