Question

The juvenile court has been a revolving door for 16-year old Tasha. The impulsivity in her decision-making is the driving force for her participation in delinquent activities and Tasha’s counselor remarked that at times she feels Tasha's conduct is almost instinctual. What theory best describes Tasha's behaviors?

Answer 1

Answer:    Trait theory

Explanation:  Another name for this theory is dispozstional theory, and it says that personality traits determine behaviours, thoughts, and feelings, that is, determine these patterns by which certain personalities respond and engage in certain activities. So primarily this theorist deals with the study of traits that might explain a behaviour. The trait as such is a stable indicator, therefore, a characteristic that leads individuals to adopt a particular pattern of behaviour.