Beyond Causal Theories, What Other Information Do People Have Available

question 139

Multiple Choice

Beyond causal theories, what other information do people have available during introspection about the reasons for their feelings and behaviors?

• A) Knowledge of how they have responded in the past
• B) Self-help books that explain the reasons for feelings
• C) Knowledge of reasons that other people have for having those same behaviors or feelings
• D) Cross-species research on the cause of behaviors or feelings

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Definitions:

Frustration-Aggression Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration often leads to aggressive behavior, as aggression is a result of blocked, desired goals.

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in psychology that examines human thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through the lens of natural selection and adaptation.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and anonymity that can lead to impulsive and deviant behavior.

Reward Theory

A psychological construct positing that behaviors are motivated by the desire for rewarding outcomes.