The Theory That Assumes That When People Infer Their Attitudes

question 195

Multiple Choice

The theory that assumes that when people infer their attitudes and beliefs by observing their own behaviours is

• A)cognitive dissonance theory
• B)social identity theory
• C)self-perception theory
• D)the theory of planned behaviour

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Definitions:

Experimental Group

The group in an experimental setup that is exposed to the variable or condition being tested, as opposed to the control group.

Hypothesis

A testable statement about the nature of an observation or relationship. Compare with scientific theory.

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Microbial heterotrophs that break down dead organic material and use the decomposition products as a source of energy. Also called saprotrophs or saprobes.

Ecosystem

A community of living organisms in conjunction with the nonliving components of their environment, interacting as a system.