Cognitive theorists assert that differences in personality are the result of differences in how individuals mentally represent information derived from their environment, including the
A) appearance of others.
B) behavior of others.
C) feedback of others.
D) success of others.

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Cognitive theorists propose that differences in personality are based on mental representations, and behaviors are an important source of information for these representations. This means that the behavior of others (choice B) is a significant factor in determining personality differences. The appearance of others (choice A), feedback of others (choice C), and success of others (choice D) may also impact mental representations, but they are not as central to personality development as behavior.

Cognitive Theorists Assert That Differences in Personality Are the Result