Self-Perception Theory Is More Applicable to Situations in Which People's

question 11

Multiple Choice

Self-perception theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially _____, while cognitive dissonance theory is more applicable to situations in which people's attitudes are initially _____.

• A)clear, salient, and strong; vague, ambiguous, and weak
• B)negative; positive
• C)positive; negative
• D)vague, ambiguous, and weak; clear, salient, and strong

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Definitions:

Arithmetic Test

An examination designed to assess a person's ability and skill in mathematics, especially in basic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Unmotivated

Describes a lack of desire or willingness to take action or exert effort towards goals.

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their personality or character rather than to situational factors.

Situational Attribution

Refers to the process of attributing a person's behavior to external factors, such as the situation or environment they are in.