One response to Mischel's situationism critique of trait theory is to argue that:

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All of the options listed are valid responses to Mischel's critique. Traits may be more predictive of behavior if they are central rather than peripheral or secondary. Additionally, some individuals may be more consistent in their behavior than others. Finally, when behaviors are averaged across many situations, traits may be better predictors of behavior. Therefore, choosing all of the above is the best response to the situationism critique.

One Response to Mischel's Situationism Critique of Trait Theory Is