Chapter 1 of the Textbook Introduced the Idea That People

question 184

Multiple Choice

Chapter 1 of the textbook introduced the idea that people often behave and think in ways to protect their self-esteem.Which of the following will help do that?

• A)self-serving attributions
• B)representativeness heuristic
• C)covariation model
• D)implicit personality theory

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Definitions:

Butanoic Acid

A carboxylic acid with the formula C4H8O2, also known as butyric acid, with a characteristic unpleasant smell, used in the manufacturing of various esters.

Propanoic Acid

A naturally occurring carboxylic acid with the formula C3H6O2, commonly used as a food preservative.

Valeric Acid

An organic compound with the formula C5H10O2, known for its unpleasant odor, used in the synthesis of esters for fragrance or flavoring.

Butanoic Acid

An organic compound with the formula C4H8O2, known for its unpleasant smell and used in manufacturing various esters.