According to Self-Perception Theory

question 97

Multiple Choice

According to self-perception theory:

• A)African Americans tend to compare themselves to other African Americans rather than to Whites
• B)attitudes shape behavior in most, but not all, social settings
• C)behavior shapes attitudes whenever an external cause for one's action isn't readily apparent
• D)race/ethnicity often serves as the basis for socially based identities
• E)Whites feel better about themselves when they compare themselves to economically disadvantaged racial/ethnic minorities

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Definitions:

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