William Is Convinced That There Is No Relationship Between Exposure

question 194

Multiple Choice

William is convinced that there is no relationship between exposure to violent media and aggressive behavior.When presented with evidence to the contrary,he quickly critiques it and disputes it,claiming that it is unreliable and flawed.This is an example of

• A) the availability heuristic.
• B) the framing effect.
• C) motivated reasoning.
• D) creative thinking.

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Definitions:

Id

In Freudian psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind in which innate instinctive impulses and primary processes are manifest.

Conscience

An inner feeling or voice viewed as acting as a guide to the rightness or wrongness of one's behavior.

Rational Decisions

Choices made based on logical reasoning, where all alternatives are considered and the most optimal outcome is selected.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies unconsciously used to protect oneself from anxiety arising from unacceptable thoughts or feelings.