Some critics of the big five approach argue that its description of personality is incomplete because

A) other important psychological traits correlate closely with the big five.
B) at least nine other personality dimensions have been identified that do not correlate strongly with any of the big five.
C) it does not take into account unconscious motivation.
D) it focuses on temporary states instead of long-lasting traits.

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Sarthak Maheshwari · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Some researchers have identified at least nine other personality dimensions that are not captured by the big five, such as honesty-humility and sensation-seeking. Therefore, critics argue that the big five approach is incomplete because it does not account for these dimensions.

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