The Explanations That People Use About the Causes of Events

question 51

Multiple Choice

The explanations that people use about the causes of events or behaviors (others' or their own) are called _____.

• A)impression managements
• B)stereotaxic determinations
• C)attributions
• D)person perceptions

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Definitions:

Whig Leadership

The guidance and direction provided by leaders of the Whig Party, an historical political party in the United States active in the mid-19th century.

American System

An economic plan proposed by Henry Clay in the early 19th century, advocating for a strong banking system, protective tariffs, and federally funded transportation projects.

Market Economy

An economic system in which the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system, largely governed by the forces of supply and demand.

American System

The American System was an economic plan that played a significant role in American policy during the first half of the 19th century. It advocated for a strong federal government to create a protective tariff, a national bank, and infrastructure improvements.