When You Arrive at a Party, You Think to Yourself

question 405

Multiple Choice

When you arrive at a party, you think to yourself, "I'm glad lots of people are dancing, I hate to just sit around." This is an example of:

• A)operant thinking
• B)respondent thinking
• C)positive thinking
• D)cognitive thinking

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that an individual holds about a future event that manifests because the individual holds it.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals selectively interpret what they see or hear on the basis of their interests, background, experience, and attitudes.

Response Characteristic

The specific manner in which an individual responds to stimuli or events, often influenced by personal traits or psychological states.

Unifying Trait

A characteristic or attribute that is considered central to the identity or behavior of an individual, bringing coherence to various aspects of themselves.