The Term "Cognitive Miser" Was Coined to Refer to ____

question 156

Multiple Choice

The term "cognitive miser" was coined to refer to ____.

• A)the tendency to be reluctant to engage in much extra thinking
• B)the tendency to be reluctant to share ideas with other people
• C)people's tendency to give themselves the benefit of the doubt in ambiguous situations
• D)people's tendency to blame negative experiences on other people (or on other external circumstances)

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Definitions:

Theorists

Theorists are individuals who originate, develop, or utilizes theories across various disciplines, providing a systematic set of ideas to explain certain phenomena.

Cardinal Traits

Dominant personality traits identified by psychologist Gordon Allport, which define an individual’s overall behavior and are central to their personality.

Central Traits

Essential attributes that constitute a major part of a person's personality, around which their personality is organized.

Secondary Traits

Less consistent or pervasive personality attributes that can be influenced by situational factors or contexts.