A ________ Is a Tendency to Process Information to Protect

question 52

Multiple Choice

A ________ is a tendency to process information to protect a particular point of view;a ________ is a drive to reach a specific goal.

• A) motive;bias
• B) motive;justification
• C) justification;motive
• D) bias;motive

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Definitions:

Internal States

Refers to the mental and emotional conditions or processes within an individual, such as feelings, thoughts, and mood, that are not observable by others.

B. F. Skinner

An American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Unobservable States

Refers to internal processes or conditions that cannot be directly observed or measured, such as thoughts, feelings, or intentions.

Behaviourism

A theory of learning that focuses on observable behaviors and discounts mental activities, asserting that behavior is a result of environmental stimuli.