Regarding the Relative Consistency of Personality Traits Across Different Situations

question 227

Multiple Choice

Regarding the relative consistency of personality traits across different situations, most researchers today believe that:

• A)external situational influences have a greater effect on behavior than internal personality traits.
• B)external situational influences have virtually no impact on behavior.
• C)personality traits are likely to influence behavior only in situations that involve rigid social rules or expectations.
• D)external situational influences may limit the expression of personality traits, but personality traits are generally consistent across a wide variety of situations.

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