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Unit 7 – Motivation, Emotion, and Personality
Topic 7.10
How do trait theories of personality differ from humanistic theories in their assumptions about the nature of personality?
Trait theories assume that personality is largely fixed and stable, while humanistic theories view it as flexible and evolving.
Both theorize that personality is entirely determined by genetics.
Humanistic theories see personality as fixed, while trait theories consider it malleable.
Both believe that personality does not change over time.
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