AP PSYCHOLOGY

MOTIVATION EMOTION AND STRESS

MOTIVATION AND EMOTION

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The trait theory of personality can best be defined as:
A
The analysis of how much personality or behavioral traits areinfluenced by genetics
B
The analysis of the structure of personality by classifying similaritiesand differences in personality characteristics
C
A factor analysis that studies common personality characteristics
D
The organization of personality traits using specific categories todescribe all characteristics
E
Grouping individual behaviors based on interactions betweenparticular personality characteristics
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Trait theory in psychology rests on the idea that people differ from one another based on the strength and intensity of basic trait dimensions. There are three criteria that characterize personality traits: (1) consistency, (2) stability, and (3) individual differences.

Detailed explanation-2: -In psychology, trait theory (also called dispositional theory) is an approach to the study of human personality. Trait theorists are primarily interested in the measurement of traits, which can be defined as habitual patterns of behaviour, thought, and emotion.

Detailed explanation-3: -Gordon Allport’s trait theory: Trait theorist Gordon Allport broke down personality characteristics into three main categories: cardinal traits, central traits, and secondary traits.

Detailed explanation-4: -Psychoanalytic, humanistic, trait perspective and behaviorist theory are the four main personality theories.

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