Which of the following best describes the current view of many psychologists regarding how personality influences behavior?
A. All behavior can be predicted by an individual's Big Five traits.
B. Environment, rather than individual traits, is the strongest predictor.
C. Situational factors interact with individual traits to influence behavior.
D. People's behavior is generally unpredictable in most situations.
Answer: C
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