Peter Wanted an Unbiased Source of Information to Help Him

question 8

Multiple Choice

Peter wanted an unbiased source of information to help him decide what brand of appliances to buy for his new condominium.Peter would most likely search for information from:

• A)the Sears catalog.
• B)Consumer Reports.
• C)the local Better Business Bureau.
• D)the website for Best Buy (an electronics retail chain).
• E)Psychology Today magazine.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that attempts to describe personality based on the presence and intensity of various traits, or consistent patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Reasonably Stable Patterns

Regular or consistent behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that remain relatively unchanged over time.