The theory of K, by Rushton et al. (2008), proposes that
a) different personality traits provide advantages or disadvantages in social environments.
b) the positive and negative "sides" to each personality trait are unknown and therefore their effects in social situations cannot be determined.
c) higher scores on general factor personality measures indicate lower levels of social intelligence and adaptability.
d) higher scores on general factor personality measures indicate the presence of personality disorders.
Answer: a) different personality traits provide advantages or disadvantages in social environments.
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