Mental Models Cause Us To

question 118

Multiple Choice

Mental models cause us to:

• A)perceive events as though people are acting on a theatrical stage.
• B)select and organize stimuli in ways that are consistent with our broad world views.
• C)believe the behaviour of others is caused more by their ability or motivation than the situation.
• D)perceive ourselves as members of several groups that are different from people in other groups.
• E)change our personality whenever we develop new mental models.

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