Abilities

question 59

Multiple Choice

Abilities:

• A)are a combination of what you can do and what you have learned over time
• B)reflect what you have been trained to do
• C)are an understanding you have of a particular subject
• D)are a general capacity to perform a task

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Definitions:

Attitude Functions

The roles that attitudes play in the cognitive and social processes of an individual, such as expressing values or guiding actions.

Value-Expressive Function

A psychological function wherein attitudes and preferences express the individual's central values and self-concept.

Motives

Internal psychological forces that prompt a person toward a particular action or behavior, typically stemming from personal desires or needs.

ABC Model

A cognitive behavioral approach that describes the relationships between antecedents, behavior, and consequences; often used in psychology to understand and modify behavior.