To explain an individual's personality, trait theorists would look to

A) early childhood emotional traumas.
B) the kind of love, warmth, and affection given to the person by his or her parents.
C) the early experiences of rewards and punishments for certain behavior.
D) the constellation of personality characteristics possessed by the person.

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Appasaheb Doiphode · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Trait theorists would look at the constellation of personality characteristics possessed by the individual in order to explain their personality. This approach focuses on identifying and describing the specific traits or characteristics that are consistent across various situations and over time, in order to better understand and predict behavior. Factors such as early childhood experiences may have an impact on the development of these traits, but they are not the primary focus of trait theory.

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