Which of the following statements is true of the situation-trait debate?
a) Walter Mischel is a strict advocate of the trait side of the debate and argued against the situation side.
b) Studies by Costa and McCrae suggest that personality traits show little stability over time.
c) Research evidence supports both sides of the debate.
d) Research suggests that as we age, we demonstrate an increase in reciprocal determinism.
Answer: c
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