Mischel's personality model suggests that behavior is caused by
A)people's view of themselves in a particular situation.
B)people's view of environmental reinforcers.
C)global personal traits acquired during infancy.
D)a unifying master motive acquired during early adolescence.

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Mischel's personality model suggests that behavior is caused by people's view of themselves in a particular situation, and how they perceive that situation to influence their action. This is often called the cognitive-affective personality system. The model emphasizes that behavior is not solely determined by personality traits, but rather by the interaction between personal factors and the situation.

Mischel's Personality Model Suggests That Behavior Is Caused by