A psychologist develops a test to measure individual differences in social anxiety. She obtains social anxiety scores from a large group of participants, and then tries to predict how those scoring high on the test will act in a social situation as compared to those scoring low. This psychologist would probably be identified with which approach to personality?

A) Psychoanalytic
B) Trait
C) Humanistic
D) Behavioral/social learning

Social Anxiety

A chronic mental health condition characterized by overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations.

Trait Approach

A theory in psychology that posits personality is comprised of broad, enduring patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion.

Personality

The combination of characteristics or qualities that form an individual's distinctive character, influencing their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.