Which of the Following Theories Emphasizes That People Manipulate and Monitor

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories emphasizes that people manipulate and monitor information and strategize about it?

• A) ethological theory
• B) Piaget's cognitive development theory
• C) information-processing theory
• D) psychoanalytic theory

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Definitions:

Social Responsibility Norm

A societal rule that people should help those who need assistance, without regard to future exchanges.

Dispositional Attributions

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their internal qualities or personality traits rather than to external factors.

Situational Attributions

The process of attributing behavior to external factors in the environment or situation, rather than to internal personality traits.

Prosocial Behavior

Acts that are intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering.