Sheen Is Usually Animated and Talkative When He Is with His

question 39

Multiple Choice

Sheen is usually animated and talkative when he is with his girlfriend,but he is often quiet and reserved at home. He actively participates in many class discussions but frequently seems reluctant to talk with friends at the campus coffee shop. Sheen's behavior should make us more cautious about overemphasizing the impact of ________ on behavior.

• A)personality traits
• B)self-serving bias
• C)reciprocal determinism
• D)self-esteem

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Definitions:

Power Motive

A psychological drive to influence or control others, often examined in personality and motivational studies.

James-Lange Theory

A theory of emotion that suggests emotions occur as a result of physiological reactions to events.

Physiological Arousal

A state of heightened physiological activity, including increased heart rate, sweating, and energy levels, often in response to stimuli.

Conscious Experience

The aspect of the mind that involves awareness of oneself and the world.