A Criticism of Social-Cognitive Theories Has Been That They

question 39

Multiple Choice

A criticism of social-cognitive theories has been that they

• A) overestimate the importance of unconscious factors in personality.
• B) are inconsistent with research demonstrating the pervasive nature of self-serving bias.
• C) underestimate the importance of enduring personality traits.
• D) are inconsistent with the results of contemporary research on learning processes.

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Definitions:

Surplus

The situation in which the quantity supplied of a good exceeds the quantity demanded at a given price.

Quantity Demanded

The overall quantity of a product or service that buyers are ready to buy at a specific price.

Quantity Supplied

How much of a product or service that sellers are willing and able to transact at a given price level.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded; it is the price that clears the market.