Trait Theories

Question 1

theories that endeavor to describe the characteristics that make up human personality in an effort to predict future behavior

Answer 1

Trait Theories

Question 2

a consistent, enduring way of thinking, feeling, or behaving.

Answer 2

Trait

Question 3

aspects of personality that can easily be seen by other people in the outward actions of a person.

Answer 3

Surface Traits

Question 4

the more basic traits that underlie the surface traits, forming the core of personality

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Source Traits

Question 5

dimension of personality in which people tend to withdraw from excessive stimulation.

Answer 5

Introversion

Question 6

model of personality traits that describes five basic trait dimensions.

Answer 6

Five-Factor Model (Big Five)

Question 7

people who are outgoing and sociable.

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Extraverts

Question 8

people who prefer solitude and dislike being the center of attention.

Answer 8

Introverts

Question 9

the assumption that the particular circumstances of any given situation will influence the way in which a trait is expressed.

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Trait-Situation Interaction