Author Question: Analyzing the reasons for why we feel what we do is not always the best strategy for making sense of ... (Read 31 times)

futuristic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 638
Analyzing the reasons for why we feel what we do is not always the best strategy for making sense of our feelings. This is because
 
  a. reasons that are easy to verbalize are not always the most influential reasons.
  b. self-enhancement motives are more powerful than accuracy motives.
  c. we are likely to fall prey to the fundamental attribution error.
  d. such introspections can feel paralyzing, and thus negatively affect our mood.

Question 2

According to studies discussed in the text, one consequence of analyzing or generating reasons for their attitudes is that people will
 
  a. change their attitudes to bring them in line with the reasons.
  b. change their list of reasons to bring them in line with their attitudes.
  c. become self-aware and hold less positive attitudes.
  d. alter their behaviors to correspond to their original attitudes.



qytan

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question


 

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Did you know?

Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.

Did you know?

Hippocrates noted that blood separates into four differently colored liquids when removed from the body and examined: a pure red liquid mixed with white liquid material with a yellow-colored froth at the top and a black substance that settles underneath; he named these the four humors (for blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).

Did you know?

Today, nearly 8 out of 10 pregnant women living with HIV (about 1.1 million), receive antiretrovirals.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library