Personality Predicts Behaviour Better Than Situational Forces Do When

question 42

Multiple Choice

Personality predicts behaviour better than situational forces do when

• A) a single behaviour is being predicted rather than one's average behaviour.
• B) the trait is specific to a particular situation.
• C) the participants are women compared to men.
• D) All of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Labeling Perspective

The theory that society's reaction and labels attached to behaviors or individuals can influence the perception of and contribute to deviant behavior.

Society

A group of individuals living together in a more or less ordered community that shares common customs, laws, and social structures.

Deviant Act

Behavior that violates social norms or values, which can range from minor breaches of etiquette to major violations such as criminal activity.

Constructionist Sociologists

Explore how societies come to understand and define criminal behavior and social norms, focusing on the social constructions of reality.