Question

Hariqbal is preparing an online dating profile. One of the questions for the profile is whether he is a romantic person. In order to answer this question, Harqibal thinks back on some of his most recent actions. Since in the past week he read a book of love poems, enjoyed a dramatic film, and took a long walk by the beach, he decides that he must be a romantic person. What process has Hariqbal engaged in? Group of answer choices
A) upward social comparisonB) the misattribution of arousalC) the better than average effectD) self-perception

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "D": self-perception.

Explanation:

Self-perception is a theory that explains how self individuals define themselves by analyzing their own behaviors. The theory proposed by psychologist Daryl Bem (born in 1938) includes that usually, the need for identification of an individual starts from the lack of initial attitudes or emotional responses.  

In the example, Hariqbal, while creating his profile on a dating website, is pushed to find out if he is a romantic person or not. In the beginning, he didn't have a clear answer so he is forced to think about his most recent actions to determine it.