If People Do Not Have All Three Types of Information

question 111

Multiple Choice

If people do not have all three types of information necessary (according to the covariation model) , what do people do in order to make attributions?

• A) They ignore the information they already have and rely totally on schemas.
• B) They use the information they have and rely on the opinions of others for the rest.
• C) They use the information they have and make inferences about missing information.
• D) They ignore the information they have and rely on judgmental heuristics.

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Definitions:

Eugen Bleuler

A Swiss psychiatrist best known for coining the term "schizophrenia" and for his contributions to understanding mental illness.

Psychic Functions

The complex processes of the mind responsible for thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, including perception, cognition, emotion, and motivation.

Schizophrenia

A serious mental disorder characterized by disruptions in thought processes, perceptions, emotional responsiveness, and social interactions.

Splitting

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