When Asked to Introspect About Their Reasons for Making a Particular

question 12

Multiple Choice

When asked to introspect about their reasons for making a particular choice, participants:

• A) sometimes offer an explanation with great confidence even though the explanation names factors that we know to be irrelevant and leaves out factors that we know to be crucial
• B) can usually specify their reasons and can also report on the processes used for selecting the reasons
• C) often have no idea about their reasons, but if they are able to report their reasons, they are likely to be correct
• D) report their reasons in general terms but do so with little confidence

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Definitions:

Conflict

A struggle or clash between opposing forces or parties, often arising from differing opinions, values, or interests.

Impulse

A sudden urge or desire to act or do something without premeditation.

Restraint

The act of limiting, controlling, or restricting someone's actions or behavior, either physically or through other means.

Unconscious

A part of the mind that contains thoughts, memories, and desires not currently in the realm of conscious awareness but influence behaviors and emotions.