Mischel Has Been a Major Critic of Trait Theories of Personality

question 190

Multiple Choice

Mischel has been a major critic of trait theories of personality in arguing that behavior is:

• A) not as influenced by the unconscious as trait theorists predict
• B) consistent only for familiar situations
• C) not as consistent as trait theorists predict
• D) less dependent on the situation than trait theories assume

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Unemployment Rate

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