According to Nisbett and Wilson (1977),why Are People Often Unable

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Multiple Choice

According to Nisbett and Wilson (1977) ,why are people often unable to give accurate explanations for the causes of their own behaviour?

• A) because introspection can sometimes impair self-knowledge
• B) because internal attitudes can be unconscious
• C) because people don't spend enough time thinking about their beliefs and attitudes
• D) because people try to appear better than others

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Definitions:

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum in the brain, involved in high-level functions such as conscious thought, language, and memory.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood control, as well as the processing of emotions and memories.

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and motor nerve fibers that project to skeletal muscle.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out neural information.