The Idea That Traits Are Less Important Than Immediate Circumstances

question 74

Multiple Choice

The idea that traits are less important than immediate circumstances in determining behaviour is known as

• A)social desirability.
• B)aggregation.
• C)acquiescence.
• D)situationism.

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