When Jason Starts College, He Comes from a Very Conservative

question 88

Multiple Choice

When Jason starts college, he comes from a very conservative religious background. He strongly feels that homosexuality is "wrong" and "immoral," although he has never actually met anyone who is a homosexual. At college, he meets lots of new friends, a few of whom are homosexual. He really enjoys them, and as he spends more time with them he decides, "I must not really think homosexuality is wrong. After all, several of my best friends are gay and I don't think they are immoral." Which theory can BEST explain Jason's change in attitude about homosexuality?

• A) social comparison theory
• B) the self-reference effect
• C) self-perception theory
• D) self-handicapping theory

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Definitions:

Person-centered Interviews

Interview techniques focusing on the interviewee, allowing them to express themselves freely and fully.

Self-reports

A method of data collection in which individuals provide information about themselves, often used in psychological assessments and research.

Guided Imagery

A therapeutic technique involving the directed visualization of calming and positive images to promote relaxation and healing.

Feelings And Attitudes

Emotional states or inclinations toward particular ideas, situations, or people.