Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Psychology

Chapter

Self and Personality

Question:

Assertion (A) : Allport acknowledged the influence of situations on behaviour of an individual.

Reason (R) : Allport held that the way a person reacts to given situations depends on her/his traits, although people sharing the same traits might express them in different ways.

Options:

Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

A is true, R is false

A is false, R is true

Correct Answer:

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Explanation:

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

While recognizing the impact of situations on behavior, Allport affirmed that an individual's response to specific circumstances is influenced by their unique traits. However, even individuals who share similar traits may manifest them in diverse ways.