Which of the following is the most accurate statement regarding the relationship between states and traits?
A) A person's state is made up of a combination of traits.
B) A trait can determine the likelihood that someone enters into a temporary state.
C) A person's trait is made up of a combination of states.
D) A state can determine the likelihood that someone enters into a temporary trait.

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Traits are stable characteristics that are enduring over time and across situations. States are temporary and situational. While a person's traits can make them more likely to experience certain states, a state does not determine a trait. Therefore, option B is the most accurate statement as a trait can influence the likelihood of entering into a temporary state.

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