DrLee Conducted a Study Measuring Conscientiousness in College Students

question 34

Multiple Choice

Dr.Lee conducted a study measuring conscientiousness in college students.Her results revealed only a modest relationship between a student being conscientious on one occasion and being similarly conscientious on another occasion.This should make psychologists more cautious about overestimating the impact of ________ on behavior.

• A) extraversion
• B) personality traits
• C) self-esteem
• D) environment

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