Expectations Tend to Be Resistant to Change for All of the Following

question 99

Multiple Choice

Expectations tend to be resistant to change for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

• A) people pay extra attention to information that confirms their expectations.
• B) people are flexible and adaptive in their thinking.
• C) people interpret ambiguous information in ways that support their expectations.
• D) people remember well information that is consistent with their expectations.

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Definitions:

Frustration-Aggression Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that frustration often leads to aggressive behavior.

Just-World Phenomenon

The cognitive bias that a person's actions are inherently inclined to bring morally fair and fitting consequences to that person, essentially believing in a just world.

Ocean Shoreline

The boundary line where the ocean meets the land.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience, often directed toward a person or group.