Question

All of the following statements about Mischel's Cognitive Affect Personality System are true except one. Which statement is FALSE?

A) Mischel's theory emphasizes the importance of cognitive and affective processes in shaping personality.
B) According to Mischel, behavior is not solely determined by personality traits but is influenced by situational factors.
C) Mischel argues that individuals show consistent patterns of behavior across various situations.
D) The Cognitive Affect Personality System (CAPS) suggests that individuals develop cognitive-affective units, or personal constructs, that guide their behavior.

Answer 1

Mischel's Cognitive Affect Personality System emphasizes the importance of cognitive and affective processes in shaping personality, and suggests that individuals develop personal constructs that guide their behavior. However, Mischel does not argue that individuals show consistent patterns of behavior across various situations.

Step-by-step explanation:

All of the following statements about Mischel's Cognitive Affect Personality System (CAPS) are true except one. The false statement is:

C) Mischel argues that individuals show consistent patterns of behavior across various situations.

Mischel's theory emphasizes the importance of cognitive and affective processes in shaping personality (A). According to Mischel, behavior is not solely determined by personality traits but is influenced by situational factors (B). The Cognitive Affect Personality System suggests that individuals develop cognitive-affective units, or personal constructs, that guide their behavior (D).