AP PSYCHOLOGY

PERSONALITY

TRAIT THEORIES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An investigation of college students’ housing preferences would probably show that single rooms are preferred by ____ whereas suites are preferred by ____
A
extraverts; introverts
B
introverts; extraverts
C
good students; poor students
D
poor students; good students
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Extraversion includes traits such as talkative, energetic, assertive, and outgoing. Social interaction is the key here. Extraverts often take on positions of leadership; first to offer their opinion and suggestions. They are often quick to approach others, especially on the dating scene.

Detailed explanation-2: -The following core key factors are tenants of all trait personality theories: traits are relatively stable over time, traits influence behavior, and traits are bipolar.

Detailed explanation-3: -Type theory is a theory of personality that states that human beings have different temperaments and personality traits. Each personality type is defined by a set of stable characteristics: such as introversion or extroversion. Personality traits can be found within personality types: such as loyalty or generosity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Extraversion is defined by the general tendency to experience positive emotions, as well as by traits such as sociable, lively, and active.

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