When People Learn About Others' Positions,without Making a Prior Commitment

question 72

Multiple Choice

When people learn about others' positions,without making a prior commitment and without discussing their own position,they will

• A)often take a reverse position.
• B)not adjust their own position.
• C)adjust their responses to be more in line with the others' position.
• D)pretend they "knew it all along."

---

Definitions:

Defense Mechanisms

Psychological strategies adopted by individuals unconsciously to protect themselves from anxiety or unacceptable thoughts and feelings.

Stages of Development

Theoretical milestones of human growth and development, often pertaining to psychological and physiological changes.

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual behaves in a manner opposite to their actual feelings or desires, often due to guilt or fear.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to cope with reality and maintain a self-image, often unconsciously to avoid distressing feelings or thoughts.