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One approach to examining the relationship between variables begins with observations and ends with theory.This approach is called
Locus of Control
A psychological concept referring to the extent to which individuals believe they have control over the events affecting their lives.
Cognitive Dissonance
The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.
Primacy Effect
A cognitive bias that results in a person recalling or valuing the first pieces of information encountered more than information presented later.
Social Psychology
The scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts and how they are influenced by others.
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