The Idea of "Telling More Than You Can Know" (Nisbett

question 156

Multiple Choice

The idea of "telling more than you can know" (Nisbett & Wilson, 1977) is the premise that people may report why they respond a certain way, but that their reports about causes of behavior reflect __________.

• A) subconscious conflicts between implicit and explicit attitudes
• B) their theories and beliefs about what should have influenced them
• C) what people believe most other people would report
• D) what people think the researcher wants them to say

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Definitions:

Lac Operon

A gene regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the metabolism of lactose.

Rate of Transcription

The speed at which RNA polymerase produces RNA molecules from a DNA template, affecting gene expression.

DNA Methylation

A biochemical process involving the addition of a methyl group to the DNA molecule, often affecting gene expression and cellular function.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize functional gene products such as proteins, leading to the manifestation of the gene's effects.