Brenda has never cheated on a psychology test, but she often does so on chemistry tests. She recently stole some merchandise from a local store, but she also returned a lost billfold along with $28 to its rightful owner. This pattern of behavior should make psychologists more cautious about emphasizing the consistent impact of ________ on behavior.

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Brenda's behavior shows inconsistency based on the situation, which indicates that personality traits may not have as strong and consistent impact on behavior as previously thought.

Brenda Has Never Cheated on a Psychology Test, but She