According to Self-Perception Theory (Bem,1972),we Infer the Kind of Person

question 97

Multiple Choice

According to self-perception theory (Bem,1972) ,we infer the kind of person we are and what our attitudes are by

• A)engaging in introspection about the reasons for our behaviors.
• B)comparing our behaviors to our internal values and standards.
• C)looking to others to see how they respond to us.
• D)observing our own behaviors,just as we would observe others' behavior.

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Definitions:

Correct Rejections

In signal detection theory, instances where a non-signal is correctly identified as not being present.

False Alarms

Instances in signal detection theory where a signal is perceived to be present when it is not, leading to incorrect or mistaken responses.

Sensory Adaptation

A psychological phenomenon where the sensitivity to a stimulus decreases over time when the stimulus is constantly present.

Psychophysics

The branch of psychology that deals with the relationships between physical stimuli and the sensations and perceptions they produce.