Author Question: Rashim is viewed by most people he knows as rude, brusque, and completely unconcerned with other ... (Read 41 times)

nelaaney · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Rashim is viewed by most people he knows as rude, brusque, and completely unconcerned with other people's feelings. He, in contrast, describes himself as efficient and task-oriented. Rahim's self-description best reflects the motive to

a. justify our failed efforts.
b. justify our past behavior.
c. perceive the world accurately.
d. succeed at any cost.

Question 2

What is one likely, undesirable consequence of foregoing accuracy in favor of justifying our past behaviors? Justifying past behavior can

a. decrease the probability of learning from past experiences.
b. cause us to totally distort reality.
c. decrease our self-esteem.
d. decrease our self-confidence in social situations.