What Term Refers to Attributing Our Own Characteristics to Other

question 71

Multiple Choice

What term refers to attributing our own characteristics to other people?

• A) negative affect
• B) positive affect
• C) attribution
• D) projection
• E) obfuscation

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Definitions:

Psychological Adaptation

The process by which individuals adjust their behavior, thoughts, or emotions to cope with changes in their environment or internal states.

Nonshared Environments

Refers to the unique factors and experiences that individuals have which differentiate them from others in their genetic family, contributing to differences in personality, preferences, and behavior.

Self-concept

An individual’s perception of self, encompassing beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about one’s identity and abilities.

Family Structure

The legal and genetic relationships among relatives living in the same home. Possible structures include nuclear family, extended family, stepfamily, single-parent family, and many others.