Trait theories of personality

A) state that situational factors override personal characteristics.
B) focus on how the unconscious mind influences personality.
C) take a more optimistic view of human nature than humanistic psychologists do.
D) focus on lasting personality characteristics.

Trait Theories

Theoretical views stressing that personality consists of broad, enduring dispositions (traits) that tend to lead to characteristic responses.

Situational Factors

External influences that can affect an individual's behavior in a given context, including environmental conditions, social pressures, and temporal circumstances.

Unconscious Mind

A part of the mind that is not currently in focal awareness yet influences judgments, feelings, or behavior.