In a field study of children's experiences in summer camp that is described in the textbook, researchers focused on children's reactions to different psychological situations. Data from camp counselor ratings of individual children at the end of the summer supported Walter Mischel's belief that

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Walter Mischel's theory emphasizes that behavior is highly dependent on the situation, suggesting that individuals may behave differently in different contexts rather than consistently across all situations. This aligns with the idea that different situations can bring out different behaviors in people.  Mischel's personality theory focuses on interactions among several different types of variables. In this study, variables included verbal intelligence, delay of gratification, self-regulation, aggression, and motivation.

In a Field Study of Children's Experiences in Summer Camp