Tact Is a Common Response in Potentially Embarrassing Situations Because

question 69

Multiple Choice

Tact is a common response in potentially embarrassing situations because

• A)we like most people with whom we interact.
• B)our cultural norms demand looking out for others.
• C)everyone feels discomfort when a constructed reality breaks down.
• D)most people are unsure how to act in most situations.

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Definitions:

Repression

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The principle that recall is most effective when information available at the time of encoding is also available at the time of retrieval.

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A beginner course offered in many educational institutions that covers the basic concepts, theories, and research findings in psychology.