Which Statement Best Characterizes Labouvie-Vief's (2006) Theory of Pragmatic Thought

question 111

Multiple Choice

Which statement best characterizes Labouvie-Vief's (2006) theory of pragmatic thought?

• A) It has some merit for describing adolescent thought but is not applicable to adults.
• B) It explains why people settle for second best in life.
• C) It suggests mature thought involves compromises and practicalities.
• D) It promotes higher education as a means to achieve mature reasoned thought.

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Definitions:

Emotional Lability

Emotional lability refers to rapid, often exaggerated changes in mood, where emotions fluctuate more frequently and intensely than what is considered typical.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological theory which posits that individuals experience discomfort and distress when holding two or more conflicting cognitions, leading them to seek consistency.

Internal Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to internal, personal characteristics rather than to external, situational factors.

Weiner's Attribution Theory

A theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior, attributing them to either internal dispositions or external situations.