George is typically quiet and shy. But at lunch one day, he gets angry and yells at everyone at the table. His friends say, "Wow that's not like George". But to Walter Mischel's If...Then theory, this is just

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According to Walter Mischel's If...Then theory, behavior is not always consistent across different situations but can vary significantly depending on the specific circumstances. George's outburst is an example of this inconsistency or "consistency paradox," where his behavior in this particular situation (yelling when angry) differs from his typical behavior (being quiet and shy).

George Is Typically Quiet and Shy