Question

In examining the five-factor model (or the Big Five), Costa and McCrae believed that these traits are not ________. In other words, knowing someone's score on one trait would not give any information about scores on the other four traits.

Answer 1

interdependent

Step-by-step explanation:

In examining the five-factor model, Costa and McCrae believed that these traits are not interdependent. Meaning that one trait does depend on the other and when one makes a change it can then affect the other in a certain way. Since they are not interdependent then one trait would therefore not give any information about scores on the other four traits.