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Daryl Bem's Self-Perception Theory Suggests That Behavior Determines Attitudes

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Daryl Bem's self-perception theory suggests that behavior determines attitudes. This counterintuitive notion is reminiscent of the James-Lange theory of emotion. How are the two theories similar yet different from each other?


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Natural Rate

The equilibrium rate of unemployment or interest when the economy is operating at a full capacity without short-term fluctuations.

Natural Rate

A concept referring to the level of economic activity or rate (such as unemployment) that corresponds to the economy's long-term potential or equilibrium state.

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A situation where the unemployment rate persists at a high level for a long period of time, often due to structural changes in the economy.

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