According to Research by Wilson and Colleagues, Why Might Introspecting

question 8

Multiple Choice

According to research by Wilson and colleagues, why might introspecting about the reasons for an attitude decrease the association between the attitude and behavior?

• A) Introspection decreases perceptions of control and attention to social norms.
• B) Introspection misleads us about our "real" attitudes.
• C) Introspection generates emotions that weaken one's attitudes.
• D) Introspection increases ambivalence and uncertainty over our beliefs.

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