Which of the Following Theories Most Clearly Predicts That We

question 117

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories most clearly predicts that we will feel anxious when we are motivated to impress others but doubt our ability to do so?

• A) social learning theory
• B) self-presentation theory
• C) self-perception theory
• D) cognitive dissonance theory

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A research methodology that tests hypotheses through controlled experimentation to establish cause-and-effect relationships.

Causes

Factors or events that bring about an effect or a change; reasons behind occurrences.

Thoughts

Mental cognitions, ranging from ideas and beliefs to memories and reasoning, that occur in the human mind.

Replicability

The ability of a study or experiment to be duplicated or replicated by other researchers to verify its findings.