A potential issue with the majority of the research on personality is that the results may only generalize to
A)WEIRD people.
B)individuals from Asian countries.
C)Americans.
D)males.

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WEIRD stands for Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic. Most research on personality has been conducted on samples of individuals who fit these characteristics, which means that the results may not be generalizable to other populations or cultures. This is a limitation known as WEIRD bias.

A Potential Issue with the Majority of the Research on Personality