Asked by laron Cooley on May 01, 2024

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Studies of college students' conscientiousness 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) personal control
B) personality traits
C) reciprocal determinism
D) possible selves

Personality Traits

Characteristics and behaviors that are consistent over time and across situations, defining an individual.

Impact

The strong effect or influence one thing has on another, which can be observed in various contexts such as social, environmental, or economic areas.

  • Comprehend the primary characteristics of the Big Five personality traits and their expression in actions.
  • Probe into the dynamics involving personal traits and behavior in given situations.
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Jadin FletcherMay 02, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The question is referring to the concept of personality traits, as it notes the modest relationship between a student's level of conscientiousness on one occasion and another. This suggests that personality traits may not have as strong of an impact on behavior as previously thought.