The Mental Process People Use to Explain Their Behavior and the Behavior

question 344

Multiple Choice

The mental process people use to explain their behavior and the behavior of others is called

• A) an attribution.
• B) an attitude.
• C) cognitive dissonance.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Ideological Reasoning

The process of thinking and forming judgements based on a fixed set of beliefs or ideology.

Religion

A set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, often involving ritual observances and a moral code.

Truthfulness

The quality of being honest, accurate, and consistent with facts or reality.