From the trait theory perspective, how could you improve the accuracy in predicting behaviors across situations?
A. define the subject's phenomenological experience more exactly
B. decrease the number of judges making the prediction
C. increase the number of observations in many different situations
D. measure the behavior in a few situations
Answer: C
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