Jan tends to base most of her behaviours on her beliefs and attitudes, while Greg tends to vary his behaviour a great deal depending upon the demands of the situation he is in. Jan's behaviour would likely be more stable than Greg's across time, and the difference between Jan and Greg best illustrates the concept of ____________.

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Jan's behavior illustrates low self-monitoring, as she acts consistently with her internal beliefs regardless of the external situation. Greg's behavior illustrates high self-monitoring, as he adjusts his actions to fit the social context. Self-monitoring is the concept that best describes the difference in their behaviors.

Jan Tends to Base Most of Her Behaviours on Her