Brenda Has Never Cheated on a Psychology Test, but She

Multiple Choice

Brenda has never cheated on a psychology test, but she often does so on chemistry tests. She recently stole some merchandise from a local store, but she also returned a lost billfold along with $28 to its rightful owner. This pattern of behavior should make psychologists more cautious about emphasizing the consistent impact of ________ on behavior.

A) personality traits
B) unconditional positive regard
C) repression
D) reciprocal determinism