In contrast to traits, “states” are

a. transient aspects of the personality.
b. enduring response patterns that an individual exhibits in many different contexts.
c. basic tendencies that define the core potential of a person.
d. aspects of the personality that are consistent over a person’s lifetime.


ANSWER: a

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