Grace assumes that she purchases a specific brand of olive oil regularly because she likes it.However,she later realizes that it is the only available brand in her locality.Which of the following theories of psychology best explains this example?

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The self-perception theory proposes that people infer their attitudes, beliefs, and motivations by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs. In this example, Grace assumes that she purchases a specific brand of olive oil because she likes it. However, when she realizes that it is the only available brand in her locality, she may infer that her behavior is driven by external factors (i.e., lack of choice) rather than a genuine preference for the brand.

Grace Assumes That She Purchases a Specific Brand of Olive