What Is the Central Insight of Action Identification Theory

question 107

Multiple Choice

What is the central insight of action identification theory?

• A) People define themselves and their behaviors largely in terms of the social groups to which they belong.
• B) People focus on concrete details when thinking about the distant future, but abstract aspects when thinking about the immediate future.
• C) People's descriptions of their actions can range from more concrete to more abstract.
• D) The effort a person extends on a goal is a function of the value of the goal and their expected ability to achieve it.

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Definitions:

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Visually Habituate

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Violation of Expectations

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