Which of the following is not a contribution that the social cognitive approach has made in the study of personality?

A. It has expanded how we conceptualize and understand personality.
B. It has helped quantify the influence of cognition on behavior.
C. It has increased our understanding of how thinking and expectations influence behavior.
D. It has helped pinpoint the exact nature of personality development.


Answer: D

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What will be an ideal response?

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