The Theory of Correspondent Inference Suggests That ________

question 78

Multiple Choice

The theory of correspondent inference suggests that ________.

• A)behaviors that are freely chosen are better indicators of our underlying personality traits than are behaviors that are caused by external factors
• B)inconsistent behaviors indicate our underlying personality traits
• C)all behaviors,whether freely chosen or caused by external factors,show something of our underlying personality traits
• D)to show our underlying personality,our behaviors must be both indistinct and inconsistent
• E)behaviors that are inconsistent with our stated goals and objectives are caused by our underlying personality traits more than by external factors

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Definitions:

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