In contrast to Walter Mischel, Seymour Epstein proposed that traits did indeed predict behavior if behaviors were examined on a number of occasions and the results were

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Epstein argued that by aggregating behaviors across different situations, the predictive power of traits on behavior becomes more evident. This approach contrasts with focusing on single instances, where the influence of traits might not be as clear.

In Contrast to Walter Mischel, Seymour Epstein Proposed That Traits