When the Explanation You Give for Your Behavior Is Reasonable

question 292

Multiple Choice

When the explanation you give for your behavior is reasonable and convincing, but not the real reason, you are using the defense mechanism of

• A)compensation.
• B)sublimation.
• C)intellectualization.
• D)rationalization.

Distinguish between the major perspectives in social psychology and their views on human behavior.

Identify the methods and tools used in social psychology research, including the role of the scientific method.

Understand the concept of social cognition and its importance in social interactions.

Appreciate the impact of cultural and existential perspectives on individual behavior.

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Definitions:

Sensory Register

The initial processing stage for incoming sensory information, where sensory impressions are stored momentarily.

Levels Of Processing

A concept that suggests deeper levels of analysis lead to more lasting memory retention.

Processing Model

A framework in cognitive psychology that describes how information is absorbed, processed, stored, and retrieved by the mind.

Remember Information

The process of encoding, storing, and retrieving knowledge or experiences from the memory.