Introduction to Psychology 10th Edition by Rod Plotnik,Haig Kouyoumdjian

Exercise 2

Trait theory assumes that differences among personalities can be described by a short but comprehensive list of traits. Critics of the current list, known as the (a) _____, point out that the data for the model may paint too simplistic a picture of human personality and may not reflect its depth and complexity. Trait theory assumes that traits are consistent and stable influences on our (b) _____, but critics argue that when traits are measured in one situation, they do not necessarily predict behaviors in other situations.