Consistent with Reality Monitoring, If Wanda Is Paying Particular Attention

question 143

True/False

Consistent with reality monitoring, if Wanda is paying particular attention to the perceptual detail of her surroundings, then she will find it is easier to distinguish actual memories from false ones.

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Definitions:

Self-handicapping

Strategies people use to create obstacles and excuses for themselves so they can avoid blame for possible future failures.

Anticipatory Excuses

The justifications or reasons provided in advance to mitigate potential future blame or negative judgements.

Subsequent Performances

Refers to the performances or actions that follow an initial event or activity, often analysed to gauge improvement, decline, or consistency over time.

Overjustification Effect

The reduction in intrinsic motivation to perform a task due to the introduction of extrinsic rewards for performing it.