One Evening After Work,Barbara Arrives Home in a Very Bad

question 66

Multiple Choice

One evening after work,Barbara arrives home in a very bad mood.Noticing this,her husband,James,asks her why she seems so angry and upset.Barbara hadn't thought about her mood before James mentioned it,and now she thinks hard about what caused her to be so sullen.She decides that it was because she was hungry and tired and she tells James so.According to theories on introspection,Barbara is _______ her behaviour.

• A) denying
• B) making an excuse for
• C) overjustifying
• D) attempting to discount
• E) constructing a causal theory about

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Definitions:

Agreeableness

A personality dimension describing someone who is cooperative, empathetic, and friendly.

Conscientiousness

One of the Big Five personality traits, characterized by being systematic, well-organized, careful, and responsible.

Neuroticism

A characteristic of personality marked by fluctuations in mood, feelings of nervousness, and inconsistent emotions.

Extraversion

A personality dimension describing individuals who are sociable, energetic, and often seek stimulation and the company of others.