Kruglanski's Theory of Lay Epistemology Addresses Which Basic Problem of Social

question 14

Multiple Choice

Kruglanski's theory of lay epistemology addresses which basic problem of social cognition?

• A)how people form overall impressions of the scenes they encounter
• B)the overabundant quantity of information that people are confronted with day to day
• C)the relationship between perception,motivation,and processes in the brain
• D)the role that memory plays in our perception of novel objects

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Definitions:

Conscious Awareness

The state of being conscious of one's own existence, thoughts, feelings, and surroundings.

Elaboration Likelihood Model

A theory describing the change of attitudes through different routes of information processing based on the individual's motivation and ability to analyze a persuasive message.

Routes To Persuasion

Different pathways through which persuasive messages can lead to attitude change, including the central route and the peripheral route.

Terror Management Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that humans' awareness of their own mortality drives their behaviors, beliefs, and cultural worldviews, often resulting in efforts to achieve a sense of immortality through legacy.