Question

e research on the Big Five’s effectiveness indicated that the trait perspective is __________.
A.
inconclusive
B.
inconsistent
C.
ineffective
D.
effective

Answer 1

The Big Five Personality Traits has been one of the basis of the descriptors of personality but according to E research, the effectiveness of Big Five indicates that the trait perspective is inconsistent. What makes this inconsistent is that, traits come in a variety of forms and cannot be easily classified as to where it should belong.

Answer 2

Answer: D. effective

The trait perspective is an approach to the study of personality. Trait theorists focus on the measurement of human traits (patterns of behaviour, thoughts and emotion). Traits are considered to be relatively consistent over time and situations, but to differ significantly among different people.