Personality factors are best described as

A) clusters of behavior tendencies that occur together.
B) defense mechanisms.
C) internalized standards of judgment.
D) empirically derived tests.

Behavior Tendencies

Refers to patterns or predispositions to act in certain ways across different situations and over time.

Empirically Derived

Developed or produced based on observed and measured phenomena rather than theory or pure logic.

Defense Mechanisms

Defense mechanisms that operate below the level of consciousness to fend off anxiety linked to unacceptable emotions or ideas.