Fritz Heider says all people are "naive psychologists" because we __________.

A. are easily deceived by others
B. assume that all of our interpersonal relationships are likely to succeed
C. believe that people are inherently good
D. seek to understand the motives behind others' actions using common sense


Answer: D

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