Why, When We Introspect About the Reasons Underlying Our Attitudes

question 181

Multiple Choice

Why, when we introspect about the reasons underlying our attitudes or feelings, do we believe the explanations we arrive at seem reasonable?

• A) The reasons behind them were previously suppressed, but now brought to light.
• B) The reasons behind them are generally correct and seem objective.
• C) The reasons behind them were easy to verbalize.
• D) The reasons behind them are self-serving, and that enhances self-esteem.

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