Which of the Following Is NOT a Type of Cognitive

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of cognitive style?

• A)field dependence/independence
• B)need for cognition
• C)reflectivity/impulsivity
• D)active/inactive

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique where the patient speaks freely to uncover repressed thoughts and feelings.

Better-than-average Effect

A cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their own qualities and abilities relative to others.

Self-serving Bias

A common tendency for individuals to attribute positive outcomes to their own character but attribute negative outcomes to external factors.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.