Eric Is a Careful Driver

question 227

Multiple Choice

Eric is a careful driver.He usually obeys the speed limit and abides by all traffic regulations.Today,however,as he is driving to Florida with some friends for spring break,he is driving 25 mph over the speed limit.Which personality theorist would be BEST able to explain this inconsistency in Eric's behavior?

• A) Carl Jung
• B) Albert Bandura
• C) Abraham Maslow
• D) Walter Mischel

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