What Do Psychologists Mean by the Term "Trait-Situation Interaction

question 581

Multiple Choice

What do psychologists mean by the term "trait-situation interaction"?

• A) Situations change traits.
• B) Situations create new traits.
• C) Traits dominate situations.
• D) Situations affect how traits are exhibited.

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Definitions:

Stimulus

Any object, event, or factor that elicits or is capable of eliciting a response from a sensory system or an organism.

Controlling

Exercising authority or influence over a situation or individual to dictate or direct outcomes.

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens the likelihood of a desired behavior.

Buzzer

An electronic device that produces a loud or vibrating sound as a signal or alarm.