the Ecological Niche theory

the Biosocial theory

the Reinforcement Sensitivity theory

the Cultural-Interactionist theory

will be lower for extraverts than for introverts

is higher for females than for males

cannot be determined reliably

will be higher for extraverts than for introverts

situations determine how people will act/feel

individuals possess consistent styles of thoughts, feelings and behaviors 

a rigidly defensive person

a person low in Agreeableness

a person high in Neuroticism

a person high in Openness 

a and b

Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Conscientiousness are culturally universal

the focus is on the individual subject/participant

 there is a focus on B and L data

subject’s responses are important to the extent that they contribute to an overall distribution

there is a focus on S and O data

the right hemisphere is dominant in personality formation.

sociability is a linguistic as well as a behavioral phenomenon

truly important matters in human life will be labelled with words which should exist in all languages.

are always quick to administer

are always valid and reliable

permit sampling over a range of situations

assume that birth order and temperament are important

habits, types, responses

 responses, habits, traits

types, habits, responses

responses, traits, habits