At a Party, Gualin Overhears Her Friend Use a Derogatory

question 132

Multiple Choice

At a party, Gualin overhears her friend use a derogatory term for a disabled person. Even though Gualin thinks that term is inappropriate, she does not confront her friend because she does not want to be rejected by her peer group. Which attitude function best describes Gualin's decision?

• A) Cognitive
• B) Ego-defensive
• C) Social adjustment
• D) Psychodynamic

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Definitions:

False Conclusion

A statement or resolution that does not logically follow from the given premises or evidence.

Premises

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Valid Inference

A logical conclusion drawn from premises known or assumed to be true.