During a test in class,all the first-graders sit quietly and work on their tests,and their personal dispositions do not differentiate one child from another.However,at recess,those children who are extraverts tend to play games with others,while those children who are introverts may watch the others or play quietly by themselves.According to Mischel's theory of personality,personal dispositions are more important ____.

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Mischel's theory of personality suggests that personal dispositions (such as being introverted or extraverted) play a more significant role in situations where a variety of behaviors are acceptable. This is because in such open-ended situations, individuals have the freedom to act in ways that are more closely aligned with their personal dispositions. The example of children's behavior during recess versus during a test illustrates this point: during the test, the situation restricts behavior to quiet work, minimizing the expression of personal dispositions. In contrast, recess provides a situation with many acceptable behaviors, allowing personal dispositions to influence whether children play with others or by themselves.

During a Test in Class,all the First-Graders Sit Quietly and Work