All of the Following Influence the Extent to Which an Individual

question 56

Multiple Choice

All of the following influence the extent to which an individual conducts an external search for information EXCEPT:

• A) perceived risk
• B) knowledge
• C) prior experience
• D) social class
• E) level of interest

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Definitions:

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which a patient says whatever comes to mind without censorship as a way to explore unconscious thoughts and feelings.

Collective Unconscious

coined by Carl Jung, refers to the part of the unconscious mind that is derived from ancestral memory and experience, common to all humankind.

Projection

A defensive mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to another person.

Quarrelsome

Inclined to argue or dispute, often demonstrating a tendency toward conflict rather than agreement.