The Willingness to Be Restrained by the Power of Social

question 76

Multiple Choice

The willingness to be restrained by the power of social institutions, but not political or legal institutions, is a hallmark of a(n) ________ regime.

• A) totalitarian
• B) authoritarian
• C) democratic
• D) oligarchic
• E) monarchic

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Definitions:

Fundamental Attribution Error

The fundamental attribution error is the tendency to overemphasize personal characteristics and underestimate situational influences when explaining someone else's behavior.

Irrational Escalation

The phenomenon where individuals continue or intensify an action or investment beyond a rational point, often due to emotional commitment or previous investments.

Commitment

The state of being dedicated to a course of action or to each other in the context of agreements or relationships.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable feelings, thoughts, or motives onto another person.