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Elaiza Araiza
on Dec 05, 2024
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What dramatic conclusion did some psychologists and non-psychologists draw from Mischel's claims regarding personality and behavior?
A) that personality did not exist
B) that correlations cannot test the link between the person and the situation
C) that personality does not change over the life span
D) that people are in some ways similar and in some ways different than other people
Mischel's Claims
Assertions by psychologist Walter Mischel that personality can vary significantly according to situational factors.
Personality
The set of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that are stable over time and across situations, which characterizes an individual and differentiates them from others.
Life Span
A term referring to the maximum duration of life of a species, or more commonly, the length of an individual's life.
- Discern perspectives that regard personality as more significant than situational variables in influencing behavior.
- Distinguish between different viewpoints and critiques within the person-situation debate.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern perspectives that regard personality as more significant than situational variables in influencing behavior.
- Distinguish between different viewpoints and critiques within the person-situation debate.