Asked by Pamela Hopkins on May 01, 2024

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In Leikas, Lönnqvist, and Verkasalo (2012) , participants interacted with trained actors. What was one of the major conclusions from this study?

A) Behaviors with more situation variance had less person variance.
B) Behaviors with less situation variance had less person variance.
C) Situations didn't vary that much.
D) People didn't vary that much.

Leikas, Lönnqvist, and Verkasalo

Researchers known for their contributions to personality psychology and ethical decision-making studies, although specifics vary based on their published works.

Situation Variance

Differences in behavior that result from the influence of external or situational factors.

Person Variance

The variability or differences in behavior or responses among individuals in a group.

  • Understand the significance and difficulties in forecasting behaviour based on personality traits and environmental factors.
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Zybrea KnightMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Behaviors that showed more variance across different situations (i.e., were more dependent on the situation) tended to show less variance across different individuals, suggesting that the way individuals behave is more consistent in situations that strongly dictate how one should act.