The trait approach is built on the assumption that personality characteristics are relatively stable over time and that
A) personality characteristics are relatively stable over situations, too.
B) through trait descriptions we can make comparisons across people.
C) the typical behavior of a person with one trait is different from that of another.
D) while explanation is not possible, trait researchers focus on describing personality.

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The trait approach assumes that personality characteristics are stable over time and situations, which means that individuals tend to display consistent behaviors across different settings. This assumption allows trait researchers to predict behavior based on individual trait profiles.

The Trait Approach Is Built on the Assumption That Personality