Carson Had Promised to Himself to Jog Every Morning for a Month

question 134

Multiple Choice

Carson had promised to himself to jog every morning for a month to lose some weight. At the end of the month, he had gone for jogging for a total of seven days only. He reassured himself by saying, "I am not that overweight anyway." Which of the following best describes Carson's behaviour?

• A) fundamental attribution error
• B) withdrawal behaviour
• C) cognitive dissonance
• D) self-serving bias
• E) halo effect

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Definitions:

Self-concept

An individual's perception of self, encompassing self-esteem, self-image, and the awareness of one's strengths and weaknesses.

Nonverbal Behaviour

Communication without the use of words, conveyed through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and tone of voice.

Role Overload

Feeling overwhelmed due to having too many roles or responsibilities to manage simultaneously.

Ego Integrity

A sense of completeness and satisfaction with one's achievements and life experience, often discussed in the context of Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.