Whose Statement Indicates That They Are Engaging in Dialectic Thinking

question 86

Multiple Choice

Whose statement indicates that they are engaging in dialectic thinking?

• A) Earl, who says, "I love the fact that ice is cold."
• B) Eileen, who says, "I just do not understand how light can be both a wave and an individual element, but I will."
• C) Lowell, who says, "Drop a bowling ball and it will fall; can the world get any more consistent?"
• D) Rellen, who says, "The moon looks massive tonight."

Understand the significance of self-referent processing in memory and self-concept.

Comprehend the concept of possible selves and its role in shaping identity and behavior.

Recognize the attempts to eliminate self-defeating thinking and its impact on emotional well-being.

Understand the role of self-defeating thinking in the cognitive approach to personality.

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Definitions:

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motives to someone else.

Expectations

Beliefs or anticipation about the way events, behaviors, or processes should unfold.

Self-Disclosure

The act of revealing personal information about oneself to others, which can build trust and foster closer relationships.

Perceptual Theory

A framework in psychology that explains how individuals organize and interpret their sensory inputs to understand the world around them.