Mischel and Shoda's cognitive-affective personality system predicts that a person's behavior will
A)stay stable from one situation to another.
B)change from one situation to another,but in a meaningful manner.
C)change from one situation to another,depending solely on differences in the situation.
D)change as personal dispositions change.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Mischel and Shoda's cognitive-affective personality system, a person's behavior will change from one situation to another, but in a meaningful manner. The behavior is determined by both the individual's personal dispositions and the unique characteristics of the situation. This approach emphasizes the importance of considering both the person and the situation to understand behavior accurately. Therefore, option B is the best answer.

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