According to trait activation theory,
A)traits lead to certain personalities only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient.
B)traits lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient.
C)situations lead to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that trait salient.
D)situations lead to certain behaviours only when the situation makes the need for a trait salient.
E)personality leads to certain traits only when the situation makes the need for that personality salient.

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Trait activation theory suggests that traits lead to behaviors when the situation calls for or activates the need for that specific trait.

According to Trait Activation Theory