Mary Has Just Been in a Terrible Car Accident and Has

question 57

Multiple Choice

Mary has just been in a terrible car accident and has lost all memory of the previous year. According to case study research, Mary's self-view will MOST likely

• A) remain intact and unaffected by her memory loss.
• B) change significantly after losing her memory.
• C) change only in how she interacts with others.
• D) appear to be unchanged but will inevitably change when new memories become more salient.

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Definitions:

Effort Justification

A phenomenon in which individuals attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving, often to reduce cognitive dissonance.

Ingratiation Theory

A psychological theory that explores how people attempt to make themselves appear more likable to others, often through flattery or other strategic behaviors.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency to attribute positive outcomes to internal factors and negative ones to external factors, thereby protecting self-esteem.

Peripheral Route

A concept in persuasion that refers to the influence of cues that are not directly related to the message content, such as the attractiveness or credibility of the source.