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

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Epstein believed that traits could predict behavior if measured across multiple occasions and the results were aggregated (combined). This is because behaviors may vary due to situational factors, but by examining them across multiple situations and combining the results, a more accurate measure of the trait can be obtained.

In Contrast to Walter Mischel, Seymour Epstein Proposed That Traits