A major advantage of personality psychology is that it focuses on the whole person and real-life concerns, yet this can often lead to overinclusive and unfocused research. Which of the following is a major theme of your textbook that speaks to this conflict?

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The theme that "great strengths are usually great weaknesses" speaks directly to the conflict mentioned. It acknowledges that while focusing on the whole person and real-life concerns is a major strength of personality psychology, it can also be its weakness by leading to overinclusive and unfocused research.

A Major Advantage of Personality Psychology Is That It Focuses