One Response to Mischel's Critique Asserts That a Fair Review

question 82

Multiple Choice

One response to Mischel's critique asserts that a fair review of the research on the predictability of behavior from personality traits indicates that ________.

• A) behavior can never be reliably predicted from personality variables
• B) the predictability of behavior from personality traits is better than is sometimes acknowledged
• C) the predictability of behavior from situations is worse than the predictability from personality
• D) Mischel was right that personality traits are unpredictable from behavior

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Definitions:

Stigmatization

The act of marking or branding a person or group as less worthy or disgraceful, leading to discrimination or exclusion based on certain traits or behaviors.

Minority Groups

Refers to segments of a population that are differentiated from the majority by ethnic, racial, religious, or cultural characteristics.

Defining Characteristic

A quality or feature that distinguishes and identifies a person, object, or concept.

Stigma

The disapproval and discrimination against individuals or groups based on perceivable social characteristics that serve to distinguish them from other members of a society.