Multiple choice

Behavioural theories of personality are often criticized for their

  1. inability to test or verify concepts

  2. limited recognition of temperament, emotion and subjective factors

  3. ability to explain behaviour after the fact only

  4. emphasis on the conditions under which behaviours occur
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Behavioral personality theories are criticized for neglecting temperament, emotional experiences, and subjective mental states. By focusing exclusively on observable behaviors and environmental conditioning, they overlook internal psychological processes that contribute to personality differences between individuals.

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