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A) Explain the person/situation debate in personality.
B) How does this debate relate to weak and strong situations?
On May 21, 2024
A) The person/situation debate in personality refers to the discussion in response to Michel's claim that behaviors are determined more by situations than by personality traits (situationism).Personality psychologists believe that personality is relatively stable across situations and circumstances.
B) Researchers now believe there is an interaction between personality and situation (interactionists),and that strong situations (e.g.,elevators,religious services,job interviews) tend to mask differences in personality,thanks to the power of the social environment.However,weak situations (e.g.,parks,bars,one's house) tend to reveal differences in personality.