All of the following are true of trait theories EXCEPT that
a. some trait theorists think of traits as predispositions that cause behavior.
b. more conservative theorists use traits simply as descriptive dimensions.
c. traits predispose people to behave consistently across different situations.
d. trait theories presume the existence of separate, discontinuous categories.
Answer: d. trait theories presume the existence of separate, discontinuous categories.
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