Which of the following was proposed by Walter Mischel?

A. Behavior is mostly shaped by reinforcement.
B. The situation has a powerful effect on behavior.
C. Specific behaviors accurately predict personality traits.
D. Actions are unaffected by one's expectations of future events.


Answer: B

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