Constructivists Contend That Change Occurs When All of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

Constructivists contend that change occurs when all of the following occur EXCEPT

• A) clients see problems with their constructs.
• B) the client adopts a new perspective at the insistence of the practitioner.
• C) constricting personal constructs are challenged.
• D) constructs are developed that embrace new ideas and behavioral possibilities.

Appreciate the scientific approach to studying social psychology and its emphasis on empirical evidence.

Describe cognitive misers and the implications for information processing and decision making.

Identify the phenomenon of influence through mimicry and its implications for social behavior.

Understand the principles of attribution theory and its application in social cognition.

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Definitions:

Incongruity

The state of being out of place or not in harmony, often leading to surprise or humor due to the unexpected mismatch.

Operational Definition

A concise and detailed explanation of a variable, defined by the methods or actions employed to assess or control it.

Happiness

Happiness is a state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.

Congruent

Being in harmony or agreement; when things align or match in a consistent way.