When We Are Unsure of Our Attitudes, We Infer Them

question 111

Multiple Choice

When we are unsure of our attitudes, we infer them the same way someone else would who was observing us-that is, we look at our behavior.
Which theory does this describe?

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

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Definitions:

Social Facilitation

The enhancement of a person's performance on simple or well-learned tasks in the presence of others.

Revenge

The act of inflicting harm or punishment on someone in retaliation for harm they have caused; motivated by a desire for justice or vengeance.

Normative Social Influence

A type of social influence that leads to conformity, where an individual changes their behavior in order to be accepted or liked by a group.

Distortion

The alteration of the original shape or other characteristic of something, often in a way that makes it appear misleading or unrealistic.