The Core Component of the a Social Cognition Approach to Social

question 119

Multiple Choice

The core component of the a social cognition approach to social psychology is

• A) An assumption that people try to view the world as accurately as possible.
• B) The belief that people are motivated to protect their self-esteem.
• C) A focus on rewards and punishers.
• D) The belief that subjective interpretations of events do not matter.
• E) An assumption that people do not think carefully about their social decisions.

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Definitions:

Social Norms

Behavioral expectations within a society or group, guiding members on what behaviors are considered appropriate and acceptable.

Mirror-image Perceptions

A concept wherein opposing parties see each other in the same way, each side considering itself the victim and viewing the other's actions as hostile.

Hard-headed

Unwilling to change or be persuaded; stubborn.

Fighting

The act of engaging in physical conflict or combat between individuals or groups, often used as a means of resolving disputes or aggression.