Question

Marcia is unsure about whether Jan is her best friend. She thinks about how many times she has listened to Jan complain about her boyfriend, helped Jan study for difficult exams, and brought soup to Jan when she was sick. Marcia realizes that she, herself, calls or visits Jan almost every night. After thinking about all this, Marcia concludes that Jan must be her best friend. This conclusion is based on a process described by ____ theory.

Answer 1

Answer: Self perception

Explanation: When individuals make analysis of their own self based on attitude, preferences or behavior. The self perception theory may be used in other to generate information through personal interpretation of the accord, information or association which exist between such individual and the object or individual in question.

In the scenario above, Marcia lacked clear view or understanding of the relationship which exists between herself and Jan, in a bid to establish one, she employed personal interpretation in establishing an association based on available information.

Answer 2

Self-perception theory

Step-by-step explanation:

This theory draws a conclusion based on observed behavior from a person. The person involved in the action usually observe their own behavior and attitudes toward something or people, and then based on this observations, they draw their conclusion. That s why it is named "Self-perception theory". Because it is the person involve in the action that interprets his/her attitude and then draws a conclusion on what caused the action or attitude to be taken, or what motivated the behavior.