Individuals who are responsible or shy are sometimes said to be experts in these particular traits. A cognitive personality psychologist in this tradition would describe these so-called experts as individuals who
A) are schematic for these attributes.
B) have episodic memories consistent with these traits.
C) have possible selves aligned with these traits.
D) have self-discrepancies related to these traits.

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Individuals who are considered experts in certain traits, such as being responsible or shy, are described as being schematic for these attributes. This means they have a well-organized set of beliefs and experiences around these traits, making them central to their self-concept.

Individuals Who Are Responsible or Shy Are Sometimes Said to Be