What Is the Central Idea of Action Identification Theory

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the central idea of action identification theory?

• A)People define themselves and their behaviors largely in terms of the social groups to which they belong.
• B)People focus on concrete details when thinking about the distant future,but abstract aspects when thinking about the immediate future.
• C)People's descriptions of their own and others' actions can range from more concrete to more abstract.
• D)The effort a person extends on a goal is a function of the value of the goal and their expected ability to achieve it.

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Definitions:

Skilled Reader

An individual who has acquired advanced capabilities in reading, including comprehension, speed, and efficient processing of written material.

Subtle Differences

Minor or not immediately obvious variations between objects, ideas, or situations, often requiring careful analysis to detect.

Gestalt Grouping

A principle in psychology that the mind tends to perceive objects as organized patterns or wholes, rather than as separate components.

Good Continuation

Good continuation is a principle in Gestalt psychology that individuals have a tendency to perceive continuous patterns in stimuli rather than abrupt changes.