After Dating Miguel for Several Months, Tia Could List Many

question 169

Multiple Choice

After dating Miguel for several months, Tia could list many of his outstanding qualities. However, Tia was beginning to note that Miguel was very "tight" with his money and also seemed very stubborn regarding certain issues. When she was talking with a friend, Tia was heard to state that she admired Miguel for being frugal and for having integrity regarding his beliefs. Thus, by changing Miguel's "cheapness" and "stubbornness" into virtues, Tia has been able to resolve her

• A)cognitive dissonance.
• B)fundamental attribution error.
• C)downward social comparison.
• D)self-handicapping attitude.

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Definitions:

Adrenal Cortex

The outer portion of the adrenal gland that produces steroid hormones which regulate carbohydrate and fat metabolism, as well as mineralocorticoids that regulate salt and water balance in the body.

Corticosteroids

A class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates and are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation.

Displacement

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual shifts negative feelings from their original source towards a less threatening object or person.

Frustration

An emotional response arising when a person faces resistance in achieving a desired goal or outcome.