The Tendency to Reduce the Importance of Any Potential Cause

question 24

Multiple Choice

The tendency to reduce the importance of any potential cause of a person's behavior to the extent that other potential causes exist is referred to as the:

• A) discounting principle.
• B) covariation principle.
• C) misinformation effect.
• D) ease of retrieval effect.

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Definitions:

Routine Request

A routine request is a standard or regular appeal for information, services, or action, often made in a professional or formal context.

Relevant Deadlines

These are the important dates by which specific tasks, submissions, or actions are required to be completed, pertinent to the context or project at hand.

Sincere Apology

An expression of remorse that is genuine and communicates true regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.

Routine Request

A standard or normal inquiry or appeal made in a professional or formal context.