Franco Is Tired of Studying for an Exam That Is

question 52

Multiple Choice

Franco is tired of studying for an exam that is still two days away, but he knows he needs to stay with it. He is thinking, "Even though I'm sick of this, I know I can get an A on this exam if I keep studying." Franco is demonstrating:

• A) cognitive control.
• B) hypothetical-deductive reasoning.
• C) postformal operations.
• D) personal fable.

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Definitions:

External Attribution

A psychological concept where individuals attribute their successes or failures to external factors or forces beyond their control.

Employee Satisfaction

the level of contentment employees feel about their job, including aspects like work environment, duties, and compensation.

Stereotyping

The process of ascribing certain traits or behaviors to individuals based solely on their membership in a particular group, without considering individual differences.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining another individual's behavior.