When Snyder and Swann Gave Interviewers Some Hypotheses to Test

question 70

Multiple Choice

When Snyder and Swann gave interviewers some hypotheses to test concerning individuals' traits, they found that people often test for a trait by

• A) asking those being tested for a general self-evaluation.
• B) looking for information that will contradict it.
• C) looking for information that will confirm it.
• D) all of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.

Overusing

The excessive or improper use of something, which can lead to undesirable effects or depletion of resources.

Behavior

The actions or reactions of an individual, in response to external or internal stimuli, visible to others.

Unresolved Anger

Persistent feelings of anger that have not been adequately addressed or processed, potentially leading to negative emotional, physical, and social consequences.