According to research by Nisbett and Wilson (1977),
a. people are often unable to give accurate explanations for the causes of their own behavior.
b. people compare themselves with similar others for self-verification.
c. introspection is a valid and accurate source of information about the self.
d. the development of the self-concept begins at birth.
a
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