Question

explanatory style is best described as what?
a version of personality theory that deals only with traits that are acquired later in life
a persons habitual way of interpreting the events in his or her life
a personality variable that stems from a strictly biological approach
the habitual way a person tries to explain their individual differences to the people they meet

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect as explanatory style isn't limited to acquired - later - in - life traits.
• The second option: Explanatory style is defined as a person's habitual way of interpreting life events. This matches the concept.
• The third option is wrong because explanatory style isn't from a strictly biological approach.
• The fourth option is incorrect as it's not about explaining individual differences to others but about interpreting life events.

Answer:

B. A person's habitual way of interpreting the events in his or her life