Encouraging People to Elaborate on Why Their Own Personal Views

question 178

Multiple Choice

Encouraging people to elaborate on why their own personal views on an issue are correct is most likely to promote

• A) divergent thinking.
• B) the framing effect.
• C) insight.
• D) belief perseverance.

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Definitions:

Universal Grammar

A theory in linguistics suggesting that the ability to acquire language is innate and programmed genetically.

Predominant Influence

Predominant influence refers to the dominant effect or control one factor or entity has over others within a particular context or situation.

Shared Acquisition

The process by which individuals or groups collectively obtain knowledge, skills, or assets.

Symbolic Function

The ability to use a mental symbol, a word, or an object to stand for or represent something that is not physically present.