A psychologist develops a test to measure individual differences in social anxiety. She obtains social anxiety scores from a large group of participants, and then tries to predict how those scoring high on the test will act in a social situation as compared to those scoring low. This psychologist would probably be identified with which approach to personality?

A. Psychoanalytic
B. Trait
C. Humanistic
D. Behavioral/social learning


B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

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A) Opposites attract.
B) Birds of a feather flock together.
C) Leave no stone unturned.
D) To the victor go the spoils

Psychology

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Psychology