Personality characteristics best predict an individual's
A) likelihood of performing a specific action in a given situation.
B) likelihood of performing a specific action repeatedly over time.
C) average behaviour across many situations.
D) None of the choices are correct.

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Personality characteristics are traits that are consistent across different situations and can therefore predict an individual's general or average behavior across many situations. While personality traits can influence a person's likelihood to perform a specific action in a given situation, this may also be influenced by situational factors. Additionally, performing a specific action repeatedly over time may also be influenced by external factors such as reinforcement or punishment, in addition to personality traits.

Personality Characteristics Best Predict an Individual's