Which of These Is NOT an Example of Causal Attribution

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of these is NOT an example of causal attribution in unconscious thinking?

• A) Jenny believes she remembers the color of her last birthday cake.
• B) Louise finds a name familiar so she believes it belongs to a famous person.
• C) Abby remembers the face of a man so she believes the man was part of a robbery.
• D) In an experiment, Jane is willing to experience a higher intensity of electric shock, as she believes any adverse reactions are the side effects of a pill that she took prior to the experiment.

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Palmitic Acid

A saturated fatty acid found in fats and waxes including olive oil, palm oil, and body lipids, used in the production of soaps and cosmetics.

Octadecanal

An organic compound belonging to the aldehyde group with an 18-carbon chain.

Stearic Acid

A saturated fatty acid commonly found in animal and vegetable fats, used in various manufacturing processes.

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A chemical reaction involving the hydrolysis of esters in fats with alkali, resulting in the formation of soap and glycerol.