An approach aimed at understanding the structure of personality by measuring,identifying,and classifying similarities and differences in personality is called:
A) social cognitive theory
B) cognitive-behavioral theory
C) psychodynamic theory
D) trait theory

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Trait theory is the approach that measures, identifies and classifies similarities and differences in personality based on traits or characteristics. This theory assumes that people have stable and enduring personality traits that can be identified and measured. The other options (social cognitive theory, cognitive-behavioral theory, and psychodynamic theory) are all different approaches to explaining personality but do not specifically focus on measuring and categorizing traits.

An Approach Aimed at Understanding the Structure of Personality by Measuring,identifying,and