Forces That Organize Perceptions, Beliefs, Cognitions, and Actions, and Then

question 30

Multiple Choice

Forces that organize perceptions, beliefs, cognitions, and actions, and then give rise to behaviors that reduce these forces and bring about a steady state, are known as:

• A)traits.
• B)needs.
• C)expectancies.
• D)beliefs.

Understand various psychological theories and concepts related to personality development and behavior.

Identify and explain defense mechanisms and their manifestations in behavior.

Analyze the influence of genetics and environment on personality development.

Recognize the role of observational learning and media influence on behavior.

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Definitions:

Voter Preferences

The individual choices or inclinations of voters towards candidates, political parties, or policy issues, which guide their decisions in elections.

Special-Interest Effect

The phenomenon where policy decisions disproportionately benefit a small, particular group at the expense of the general public.

Free-Rider Problem

A situation where individuals consume a good or service without contributing to its cost, often leading to underprovision of that good.