People's Scores on Personality Tests Often Fail to Predict Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

People's scores on personality tests often fail to predict their behavior in a real-life situation. This should make us more cautious about overemphasizing the impact of ________ on behavior.

• A) traits
• B) reciprocal determinism
• C) unconditional positive regard
• D) self-actualization

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Definitions:

Cohabitation

The state of living together and having a sexual relationship without being married.

Common Law Marriage

A marriage recognized in some jurisdictions based on the cohabitation of a couple and their presentation as married to the community, without an official ceremony.

Battery

A criminal offense involving the unlawful physical action against another person, resulting in physical harm or offensive contact.

Criminal Act

An action or omission that constitutes an offense that may be prosecuted by the state and is punishable by law.