A Term That Refers to the Mental Processes We Use

question 291

Multiple Choice

A term that refers to the mental processes we use to form judgments and draw conclusions about the characteristics and motives of others is:

• A) person perception.
• B) social norms.
• C) social influence.
• D) cognitive schemas.

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Definitions:

Military Supremacy

The dominant position of a state's armed forces over those of other countries, enabling it to conduct military operations with higher effectiveness and efficiency or deter potential threats.

Road To Serfdom

A book by Friedrich Hayek, published in 1944, warning of the potential dangers of government control leading to totalitarianism, arguing for the preservation of individual freedoms.

Laissez-Faire Economics

An economic philosophy of free-market capitalism that opposes government intervention.

Austrian-Born Economist

Refers to economists originating from Austria, particularly those associated with the Austrian School of Economics, known for emphasizing the importance of individual choice and spontaneous order in the economy.