AP PSYCHOLOGY

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

ATTRIBUTION ATTITUDES AND ACTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Being overbearing and full of self-importance.
A
arrogance
B
self-esteem
C
assertiveness
D
gossip
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Arrogance is being extremely sure of oneself to the point of perceived superiority. To be arrogant is to “exaggerat[e] or [be] disposed to exaggerate one’s own worth or importance often by an overbearing manner” or “showing an offensive attitude of superiority.”

Detailed explanation-2: -Terms Arrogance – being overbearing and full of self-importance Assertive – being direct, honest, and polite to those.

Detailed explanation-3: -Self-esteem is confidence in one’s own worth or abilities.

Detailed explanation-4: -This ongoing hostile or defiant behavior could be a sign of oppositional defiant disorder (ODD). ODD is a type of behavior disorder. Children with ODD often act out. They throw temper tantrums, defy authority figures, or are argumentative with peers or siblings.

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