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tuffie · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

In a dichotomized construct, the alternative that people select is determined by:

a. its similarity to one's past experiences.
c. how well it predicts the outcome of future events.
b. its compatibility to other primary constructs formed by a person.
d. one's subconscious motives and desires.

Question 2

The dichotomy corollary states that:

a. people modify their constructs as a result of new experiences.
b. an individual must also account for dissimilarities among people or events.
c. people modify their behavior based on other people's ideas of them.
d. two individuals often perceive events in opposite and mutually exclusive ways.

Jmfn03 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: According to the dichotomy corollary, each construct has two opposing poles. For every situation one must choose the alternative that works best for themselves, the one that allows them to anticipate or predict the outcome of future events.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: All constructs are bipolar or dichotomous. Just as we note similarities among people or events, we must also account for dissimilarities if we are to anticipate future events correctly.