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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