A Psychoanalyst Would Be Likely to Focus on the _____

question 69

Multiple Choice

A psychoanalyst would be likely to focus on the _____ aspects of morality, whereas a social learning theorist might be more inclined to study _____ .

• A) ethical; moral affect
• B) affective; moral reasoning
• C) behavioral; moral reasoning
• D) affective; moral behavior

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Definitions:

Unrealistically Optimistic

The tendency to hold an overly positive outlook on one's abilities or future outcomes, beyond what is statistically likely or rational.

Self-Serving Bias

Self-serving bias is a cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal characteristics and failures to external factors.

Downward Comparison

The act of comparing oneself to others who are worse off in order to feel better about one's own situation.

Upward Comparison

Comparing oneself to others who are better off or more successful, which can influence self-esteem and motivation.