Mike Notices the Inconsistencies in His Attitudes

question 58

Multiple Choice

Mike notices the inconsistencies in his attitudes. For example, he won't buy a German-made car because of the atrocities committed by the Germans in World War II, but he buys Japanese cars even though he knows about the atrocities committed by the Japanese against the Chinese. Mike's ability to be self-critical places him in which of Cross' stages of nigrescence?

• A) Pre-encounter
• B) Encounter
• C) Internalization
• D) Immersion/emersion

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Definitions:

Transaction Quickly

The swift completion of a business deal or financial exchange, minimizing time and maximizing efficiency.

Predictor of Behaviour

An indicator or factor that can be used to forecast future actions or tendencies of individuals or groups.

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that predicts an individual's behavior based on their intention to engage in that behavior, influenced by attitudes and societal expectations.

Subjective Norms

The perceived social pressure to perform or not perform a particular behavior, influenced by the beliefs of significant others.