A major contribution of the trait perspective has been that:
A. it is a highly accurate predictor of future behavior.
B. it provided a common language for describing personalities.
C. only certain traits tend to change over one's lifespan.
D. changes in personality mostly occur among children and young adults.
Answer: B
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