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FButt

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on: Jun 21, 2018
Which of the following is a reason for an individual to test his or her construct against reality?
 
  a. To determine the number of inappropriate constructs that can be applied to a situation
  b. To confirm his or her construct
  c. To develop a theory based on each construct
  d. To address his or her fears using constructs

Question 2

Once formed, constructs tend to:
 
  a. last for a few months at most.
  c. weaken as we grow older.
  b. inhibit further change in behavior.
  d. guide our behavior.


sylvia

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Reply #1 on: Jun 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
FEEDBACK: Like scientists, individuals constantly test hypothesis against reality. We base our behavior on our constructs, and we evaluate the effects.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
FEEDBACK: We base our behavior on the constructs and evaluate the effects. We behave in accordance with the expectation that our constructs will predict and explain the reality of our world.


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