People Often Believe Their Own Preferences Are More Consistent Than

question 44

Multiple Choice

People often believe their own preferences are more consistent than they actually are.This phenomenon is associated most closely with which of the seven sins of memory?

• A)Misattribution
• B)Bias
• C)Persistence
• D)Blocking
• E)Transience

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Definitions:

Deductive Sequence

A logical progression where conclusions are drawn based on general principles or premises leading to specific results.

Indirect Sequence

A communication strategy that presents supporting details and evidence before revealing the main idea or conclusion.

Neutral-News Messages

Communications that are intended to inform without showing bias or eliciting strong emotional reactions.

Inductive Sequence

A logic sequence that builds from specific instances to a general conclusion, often used in reasoning or in creating narratives.