Which of the Following Defensive Behaviors Involves Developing Explanations That

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following defensive behaviors involves developing explanations that lessen one's responsibility for a negative outcome and apologizing to demonstrate remorse?

• A) scapegoating
• B) misrepresenting
• C) justifying
• D) overconforming
• E) stretching

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Definitions:

Taste Buds

Sensory organs on the tongue that are responsible for detecting and interpreting flavors in food.

Primary Taste Sensations

The basic categories into which all our taste perceptions can be classified, typically sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.

Light Adaptation

The process by which the eye adjusts its sensitivity to the brightness of the environment, enabling it to see in conditions ranging from bright sunlight to dim light.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes become more sensitive to low levels of light after being in a higher light level environment.