Which of the Following Statements About Social Perceptions Is False

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about social perceptions is false?

• A)We perceive and recall events through the filters of our own assumptions.
• B)We expect certain events,and our expectation sometimes helps bring them about.
• C)We judge events by implicit rules that guide our snap judgments.
• D)We base decisions primarily based on the priorities of others.

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Definitions:

Monotonous

Lacking in variety and interest; tediously unvarying.

Attributonial Bias

A cognitive bias that affects the way we determine who or what is responsible for an event or action, often leading to error in judgment.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs or values, or when behavior and beliefs do not align, often leading to a change in beliefs or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Small Amount

A quantity that is less than average or nominal, often referring to a minimal or insignificant portion of something.