We Have a Tendency to Explain the Behavior of Strangers

question 71

Multiple Choice

We have a tendency to explain the behavior of strangers we have observed in only one type of situation in terms of ________ and to explain our own behavior in terms of ________.

• A) attitudes;cognitive dissonance
• B) situational constraints;personality traits
• C) cognitive dissonance;attitudes
• D) personality traits;situational constraints

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Definitions:

Proposition

An assertion or declaration that demonstrates a viewpoint or judgment, and has the potential to be true or false.

Converse

The proposition that results from switching the subject and predicate terms in a categorical proposition.

Proposition

An expression that communicates an idea which can be evaluated as true or false, fundamental in conveying logical arguments.

Contrapositives

In logic, the contrapositive of a conditional statement is formed by negating both the hypothesis and the conclusion, and then reversing them.