Mischel's term "cognitive person variables" refers to
A) intelligence.
B) several concepts that replace "traits" as theoretical terms.
C) a method for devising personality questionnaires.
D) a statistical technique for data analysis.

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Mischel argued that the traditional concept of traits was too broad and imprecise, and therefore proposed cognitive person variables, which are several more specific and precise concepts that can account for individual differences in behavior. These variables include expectancies, beliefs, values, goals, and competencies, among others.

Mischel's Term "Cognitive Person Variables" Refers to