When Individuals Observe Another Person's Behavior, They Attempt to Determine

question 104

Multiple Choice

When individuals observe another person's behavior, they attempt to determine whether it is internally or externally caused. This phenomenon is most directly relevant to which of the following?

• A) the Pygmalion effect
• B) projection theory
• C) attribution theory
• D) selective perception theory
• E) expectancy theory

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Definitions:

Distinctive Pattern

A unique or characteristic arrangement or sequence that sets something apart from others.

Behaviors

The actions or reactions of an individual or system in response to external or internal stimuli.

Archetype

A universally recognized symbol or character that recurs across cultures and literature, embodying typical patterns of human nature and experience.

Jungian Theory

A psychological theory developed by Carl Jung that emphasizes the collective unconscious, archetypes, and the process of individuation.