Which Term Refers to the Tendency of Some People to Interpret

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which term refers to the tendency of some people to interpret the neutral or ambiguous conduct of others as indications of aggressive intent or behaviour?

• A) Projection
• B) Hostile attribution bias
• C) Frustration-aggression hypothesis
• D) Cognitive neo-association
• E) Cognitive transference

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Definitions:

Proton Acceptor

A substance that receives hydrogen ions in a chemical reaction.

Proton Donor

A substance that can release (donate) a proton (H+ ion) in a chemical reaction, typically an acid in a chemical context.

Base

A substance that can accept hydrogen ions (protons) or more generally, donate electron pairs in reactions.

Osmolal Solution

A solution characterized by its osmolality, which is a measure of the concentration of solutes per kilogram of solvent.