During a Party, Michael Talked to a Friend About the Symbolism

question 45

Multiple Choice

During a party, Michael talked to a friend about the symbolism involved in a recent movie. Michael attributed the explanation of the symbolism to a prominent movie critic, when actually he heard it from his roommate. This example illustrates which of the following phenomena?

• A)Amnesia
• B)Cryptomnesia
• C)Source-monitoring error
• D)Serial position effect

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Definitions:

Serious Or Harmful

Describes situations, actions, or outcomes that are significantly damaging or have severe consequences.

Role-Making Process

The process by which individuals take initiative to shape or modify their roles within a group or organization to better fit their skills and interests.

Inconsistent Results

Outcomes that do not follow a regular pattern or expectation, often varying significantly from one instance to another.

Attribution Theory

A framework used to explain how individuals infer the causes of behavior, whether their own or others', based on perceived motivations and outcomes.