Researchers Nisbett and Wilson found that when shoppers were asked to choose among different silk stockings,the primary factor influencing their decision was the positioning of the stockings on the table.However,when asked why they chose the stockings they chose,the shoppers generated a variety of different reasons but never mentioned the positioning of the stockings.This finding is evidence that:

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The finding suggests that people may not be aware of the factors that are influencing their behavior and instead rely on preconceived notions or theories to explain their choices. This aligns with the idea that people have a priori causal theories that drive their reasoning about the world.

Researchers Nisbett and Wilson Found That When Shoppers Were Asked