Question

All of the following statements about using personality traits to understand behavior are true except one. Which statement is FALSE?

A) Personality traits are enduring patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
B) Personality traits provide a comprehensive and deterministic explanation for all behaviors.
C) Personality traits can be assessed through various methods, including self-report measures and behavioral observations.
D) The interaction between personality traits and situational factors can influence behavior.

Answer 1

The false statement about personality traits is that they provide a comprehensive and deterministic explanation for all behaviors; personality traits influence but do not determine all behaviors.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement which is FALSE about using personality traits to understand behavior is: "Personality traits provide a comprehensive and deterministic explanation for all behaviors." While personality traits are enduring and can influence behavior, they do not fully determine all human behavior. Behavior is also influenced by environmental factors and specific situations, an approach more aligned with behaviorism. Furthermore, personality traits are assessed through various means, such as self-report measures and behavioral observations, and are recognized to interact with situational factors to shape individual behavior.