Attitudes Are of Course an Individual Internal Phenomenon, Yet They

question 131

Multiple Choice

Attitudes are of course an individual internal phenomenon, yet they are of tremendous interest to social psychologists. Why?

• A) Many attitudes are shared by groups of people.
• B) Attitude change is often due to social influence.
• C) Attitude change is often self-serving.
• D) Attitudes are the most powerful predictor of social behaviors.

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Definitions:

Self-Protective Mechanisms

Psychological strategies used to defend oneself from perceived threats to self-esteem or well-being; synonymous with defense mechanisms.

Self-analysis

The practice of examining one's own thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in order to gain insight or achieve personal growth.

Free Association

A psychoanalytic technique in which the patient is asked to freely share thoughts, words, and anything else that comes to mind, without censorship.

Dream Analysis

The examination of the content and significance of dreams to understand underlying emotions, unconscious desires, or psychological states.