Question

All of the following statements about the trait vs. situation controversy are true except one. Which statement is FALSE?

A) The trait vs. situation controversy explores the debate over whether behavior is primarily influenced by enduring traits or by situational factors.
B) Trait theorists emphasize the consistency of behavior across different situations.
C) Situationists argue that behavior is more influenced by the specific circumstances or context than by stable personality traits.
D) The controversy has been entirely resolved, with a consensus that either traits or situations exclusively determine behavior.

Answer 1

The false statement in the trait vs. situation controversy is the claim that the controversy has been entirely resolved, with a clear-cut consensus on whether traits or situations exclusively determine behavior.

Step-by-step explanation:

The trait vs. situation controversy explores whether behavior is more influenced by enduring personality traits or by situational factors. The statement that is FALSE among those provided is 'D) The controversy has been entirely resolved, with a consensus that either traits or situations exclusively determine behavior.' In reality, modern psychological approaches recognize the complexity of human behavior, acknowledging that both situational factors and personal traits influence behavior. Neither side exclusively determines behavior; instead, there is an interaction between the two.