From a Behavioural Perspective, People Are Born as a 'Tabula

question 246

Multiple Choice

From a behavioural perspective, people are born as a 'tabula rasa', or a(n)

• A)prepared being
• B)blank slate
• C)instinct driven organism
• D)inherently good being

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Definitions:

Salient

Something that stands out conspicuously or is most noticeable or important in a particular context.

Scapegoat Theory

A theory that suggests that individuals or groups unfairly blame others for their own problems or failures, often as a means of diverting attention or responsibility away from themselves.

Outgroups

Groups of people that do not belong to one's own group, which is considered the "in-group", often leading to prejudice against them.

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals attribute positive outcomes to their own actions and negative outcomes to external factors, protecting self-esteem.