Which of the Following Is a Reason Why We Make

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why we make attributions?

• A)It is an evolutionarily adaptive behavior.
• B)It helps us find suitable ingroup members.
• C)We are drawn to explaining threatening situations or individuals.
• D)We like to think our world is predictable.

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Definitions:

Homosexual Melancholy

An obsolete psychoanalytic term historically used to describe a sense of sadness or depression believed to be experienced by homosexual individuals, reflecting outdated and discriminatory views.

Homosexual Panic

A dated and controversial term related to an extreme emotional reaction or behavior triggered by same-sex attraction, often used in legal defense.

Epistemology of the Closet

A concept in queer theory that explores how knowledge, truth, and secrecy shape the discourse around sexuality.

Heterosexual Matrix

A concept suggesting that gender identity and sexual orientation are not independent, and that societal norms enforce heterosexuality as natural.