In the Discussion of Gordon Allport's Central Traits, Your Text

question 73

Multiple Choice

In the discussion of Gordon Allport's central traits, your text points out that whether or not traits are viewed as causing behavior, they aren't always accurate in predicting behavior because ________.

• A) the inconsistency with which we live our lives makes any prediction impossible
• B) various forms of psychopathology interfere with accurate personality assessment
• C) the situations in which we find ourselves exert power over our behavior, thoughts, and feelings
• D) of invalid personality tests and what they suggest

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