"I Drove Fast Today Because I Was in a Hurry

question 156

Multiple Choice

"I drove fast today because I was in a hurry.That other driver who drove fast is probably a rude,aggressive person." Which phenomenon do these statements illustrate?

• A)The actor-observer effect
• B)Cognitive dissonance
• C)Pluralistic ignorance
• D)The forewarning effect

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Definitions:

Self-Handicapping

A strategy where individuals create obstacles and excuses for themselves so that if they do poorly on a task, they can avoid blaming themselves.

Self-Reference Effect

This refers to the tendency for individuals to better remember information that is personally relevant to them, making it more likely to be recalled than non-self-relevant information.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth or value.

Life Goals

Long-term aims that guide individuals' actions and decisions, shaping their life paths and personal fulfillment.