If a Person Who Is Always Late for Work Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

If a person who is always late for work is late once again and blames it on a train, coworkers would probably attribute that person's lateness to______ .

• A) an external source
• B) the individual
• C) the car
• D) the train

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Definitions:

Ideology

A systematically interrelated set of beliefs whose primary function is explanation. It circumscribes thinking, making it difficult for the holder to escape from its mould.

Paradigm

A distinct set of concepts or thought patterns, including theories, research methods, postulates, and standards for what constitutes legitimate contributions to a field.

Acquiescent Response Set

Tendency to agree with items in an attitude questionnaire. This leads to an ambiguity in interpretation if a high score on an attitude questionnaire can be obtained only by agreeing with all or most items.

Mere Exposure Effect

A mental effect where people start liking things simply because they know them well.