Asked by manny aranda on Jun 12, 2024

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Which of the following is NOT a reason why people are often limited in their ability to explain the causes of others' behavior?

A) The act of observing behavior might change it.
B) People are biased toward trying to confirm what they already believe and expect.
C) People's observations come from a limited,idiosyncratic perspective.
D) People spend as much cognitive energy as possible trying to uncover why a given situation happened.

Cognitive Energy

The mental resource or capacity used for thinking, reasoning, and processing information.

Idiosyncratic Perspective

A unique or individual viewpoint that is distinct to an individual's personal experiences and cognition.

Observing Behavior

The act of monitoring or noting actions, reactions, or conduct of oneself or others, often for the purpose of research, learning, or assessment.

  • Identify and explain the influence of situational versus dispositional factors on behavior.
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Bekithemba ShuanJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
People do not always spend as much cognitive energy as possible trying to uncover why a given situation happened. Rather, people often rely on quick and automatic heuristics or mental shortcuts, which can lead to errors in attribution.