The Principles People Follow in Making Judgments About the Causes

question 122

Multiple Choice

The principles people follow in making judgments about the causes of events, others' behavior, and their own behavior are known as _____.

• A) impression management
• B) stereotaxic determination
• C) attribution
• D) person perception

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Certain neurons that are activated both when one performs an action oneself and when one observes another person perform that action.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another. This mechanism is thought to be connected to empathy and understanding of others' actions.

Interneurons Neurons

Specialized neurons that serve as the link between sensory neurons and motor neurons, playing a crucial role in reflexes and neural circuits.

Rehearsal Cells

Neurons believed to be involved in the process of mentally rehearsing or practicing actions or thoughts.