Which of the Following Does the Social Perceiver Most Often

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does the social perceiver most often call on to explain someone's action?

• A) External, situational factors
• B) Temporary qualities of the person, such as emotions, intentions and desires
• C) Enduring dispositions, such as beliefs, traits, and abilities
• D) Cognitive capability, such as cognitive resources or time available for deliberation

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Definitions:

Adult Brain

The matured human brain, fully developed and characterized by complex cognitive, emotional, and social capabilities.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Neuron

A nerve cell that is the basic building block of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells that transmit electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.