The Process by Which a Source with High Power Can

question 16

Multiple Choice

The process by which a source with high power can influence behavior is known as:

• A)internalization.
• B)identification.
• C)compliance.
• D)retention.
• E)scrutiny.

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Definitions:

Defensive Attribution

A cognitive bias that involves attributing causes to behaviors or events in a way that defends oneself from feelings of vulnerability and mortality.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified generalizations about a group of people, often ignoring individual differences and based on assumptions rather than facts.

Social Schemas

Cognitive frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information about the social world based on their personal experiences.

Cognitive Process

The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses, including aspects such as perception, memory, and judgment.