People's Automatic, Unconscious Associations with a Political Position Can Predict

question 53

Multiple Choice

People's automatic, unconscious associations with a political position can predict their future decisions before they consciously make up their minds. This best illustrates the power of

• A) prototypes.
• B) intuition.
• C) algorithms.
• D) aphasia.

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Definitions:

Incongruence

The disparity between an individual's self-image and actual experiences, often leading to psychological discomfort.

Archetypes

Universal, instinctive themes and symbols present in the collective unconscious, proposed by Carl Jung, that shape human experiences and behaviors.

Humanistic

Pertaining to a psychological perspective that emphasizes individual potential for growth and the importance of human values.

Psychoanalytic

Relating to a theory and therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes unconscious psychological processes and contends that childhood experiences are crucial in shaping adult personality.