10 Questions
According to the Trait Approach, what is a strength of focusing on individual differences?
Assesses and attempts to understand how people differ
What did Harry Stack Sullivan emphasize in his Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry?
The importance of interpersonal situations
At what age does trait stability increase according to the Trait Approach?
Ages 3-21
What did the Trait Approach neglect according to its weakness?
Aspects of personality common to all people
According to the Trait Approach, what are the building blocks of personality?
Traits
According to the Trait Approach, traits should predict ______
behavior
The Trait Approach focuses on individual differences, which is a strength as it assesses and attempts to understand how people differ, but a weakness as it neglects aspects of personality common to all people and how each person is ______
unique
According to the Trait Approach, personality traits are not the only factors that control ______
behavior
Trait stability increases with age, related to maturity and general mental health. The ages 3-21 have the lowest level of ______
consistency
Harry Stack Sullivan's Interpersonal Theory of Psychiatry emphasizes the importance of interpersonal situations and peers for forming ______
identity
Test your knowledge of the Trait Approach in personality psychology with this quiz on Chapter 4: Persons and Situations. Explore the concepts of individual differences, correlational design, and the strengths and weaknesses of the Trait Approach.
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