The theory that when our attitudes and feelings are uncertain or ambiguous, we infer these states by observing our behavior and the situation in which it occurs.

A. self-perception theory
B. self-awareness theory
C. self handicapping
D. self concept


Ans: A. self-perception theory

Psychology

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In early infancy, the nervous system continues to develop and mature, and it follows a pattern that is essentially:

a. from the head down and from the extremities inward b. from the feet up and from the center out c. from the feet up and from the extremities inward d. from the head down and from the center outward

Psychology

The device that was invented by Robert Fantz and allowed researchers to observe the movements of an infant's eyes in order to determine what infants can see and what holds their attention was the ___________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

Which of the following suggestions would NOT be helpful to include in a behavioral dieting plan?

a. Keep a "diet diary" and check for nutritional information on foods and buy groceries lower in calories and fat. b. Buy a step counter to track the number of steps you take every day and increase your number of steps. c. Set a realistic goal of losing three to four pounds per week. d. Eat more small meals a day rather than a few large ones because more calories are burned.

Psychology

Men tend to report more ________ feelings, while women tend to report ________ feelings

a. powerless; powerful b. powerful; powerless c. negative; positive d. positive; negative

Psychology