The Need for Cognition Refers to ______

question 3

Multiple Choice

The need for cognition refers to ______,

• A) the tendency to ruminate over past mistakes
• B) the desire to form attitudes serving a value-expressive and utilitarian function
• C) a proclivity toward forming cognitive attitudes
• D) the tendency to engage in and enjoy complex activities requiring cognitive effort

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Definitions:

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by the unconscious mind to protect an individual from anxiety or social sanctions.

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where negative feelings or desires are transferred from the original source to a more acceptable or less threatening target.

File Folders

Office supplies used to hold papers together, typically made of thick paper or plastic, designed for organizing documents.

Defence Mechanism

Psychological strategies used unconsciously by individuals to protect themselves from anxiety or guilt by denying or distorting reality.