A Criticism of Social-Cognitive Theories Has Been That They

question 7

Multiple Choice

A criticism of social-cognitive theories has been that they

• A) overestimate the importance of unconscious factors in personality.
• B) are inconsistent with research demonstrating the pervasive nature of self- serving bias.
• C) underestimate the importance of enduring personality traits.
• D) are inconsistent with the results of contemporary research on learning

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Definitions:

Incubation Stage

In creativity and problem-solving, the period in which an individual sets the problem aside and does not consciously think about it, allowing subconscious processes to work.

Sets Aside

To put something away or to reserve it for a specific purpose or later use.

Acknowledgment Response

A reply or answer given in recognition of receiving something, often used in communication settings to confirm the receipt of a message.

Universally Understood

Refers to concepts, symbols, or messages that are recognized and interpreted the same way by people across different cultures or backgrounds.