ACCA Applied Knowledge · Business and Technology · Individual and group behaviour in business organisations
According to trait theories of personality, which of the following best describes how personality is understood?
Trait theories see personality as a set of relatively stable, measurable characteristics, such as extraversion or conscientiousness, that help predict how a person is likely to behave across different situations. They do not rely on rewards or unconscious childhood conflicts.
- AAs a set of stable characteristics that can be measured and used to predict behaviour across situationsCorrect
- BAs a pattern of behaviour formed entirely by rewards and punishments in the environment
- CAs a series of unconscious conflicts developed during childhood stages
- DAs a temporary mood that changes with each task performed
Explanation
Trait theories (for example the Big Five) describe personality as relatively stable, measurable characteristics that help predict behaviour. Option B reflects behaviourist learning, and option C reflects psychodynamic theory, so neither is a trait view.
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