Psychologists were surprised when it was reported that the correlation coefficients between trait self-reports and actual behavior were around:
A) 0.0
B) 0.1
C) 0.3
D) 0.6

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The correlation coefficients between trait self-reports and actual behavior are typically around 0.3. This finding was surprising because it suggests that people's self-reported personality traits only moderately predict their actual behavior, challenging the assumption that self-reports are highly accurate indicators of behavior.

Psychologists Were Surprised When It Was Reported That the Correlation