Which of the following theorists has explicitly rejected the basic assumption of the preliminary definition?

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Mischel has explicitly rejected the basic assumption of the preliminary definition of personality by stating that behavior is too contextual to be explained by traits. He believed that situational factors are more important in predicting behavior than personality traits. Eysenck, Cattell, and Murray all accepted the basic assumption of the preliminary definition.

Which of the Following Theorists Has Explicitly Rejected the Basic