The idea that personality characteristics influence people's behaviour when the situation calls for a particular personality characteristic is known as
A)personality activation theory.
B)situation activation theory.
C)trait activation theory.
D)situational approach.
E)dispositional approach.

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Trait activation theory suggests that personality traits influence behaviors when situations provide cues that trigger the expression of those traits.

The Idea That Personality Characteristics Influence People's Behaviour When the Situation