One response to Mischel's critique asserts that a fair review of the research on the predictability of behavior from personality traits indicates that ________.
A) behavior can never be reliably predicted from personality variables
B) the predictability of behavior from personality traits is better than is sometimes acknowledged
C) the predictability of behavior from situations is worse than the predictability from personality
D) Mischel was right that personality traits are unpredictable from behavior

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Many studies have shown that personality traits can predict behavior, though the strength of the relationship may vary depending on the specific trait and the situation. Mischel's critique was based on a selective review of the literature that ignored much of this evidence. While it is true that behavior cannot be predicted with complete accuracy from personality variables alone, personality traits do have some value in predicting behavior.

One Response to Mischel's Critique Asserts That a Fair Review