Social-Cognitive Theorists Are Critical of Trait Theory Because They Think

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Multiple Choice

Social-cognitive theorists are critical of trait theory because they think that

• A) variability in action is important to understanding people's personality, yet is relatively disregarded by trait theory.
• B) trait theorists have placed far too much emphasis on unconscious forces.
• C) trait theorists are interested in individual differences.
• D) people do not have distinctive characteristics, or traits.

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