Which of the following approaches to personality is MOST firmly rooted in empirical research?

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The behavioral approach is the most firmly rooted in empirical research, as it focuses on observable and measurable behaviors, and uses scientific methods to investigate them. This approach has generated a lot of experimental evidence and has been applied successfully in areas such as conditioning and behavior modification. The other approaches (psychoanalytic, humanistic, cognitive) have some empirical support, but they also rely heavily on subjective interpretations and non-observable constructs.

Which of the Following Approaches to Personality Is MOST Firmly