Heider described people as amateur scientists, trying to understand other people's behavior by working to arrive at a reasonable cause. The effort this requires contradicts the idea of people as __________ thinkers.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The concept of people as amateur scientists suggests that they engage in effortful and deliberate thinking, which contradicts the idea of people as automatic thinkers who rely on quick and intuitive judgments. Therefore, option A (automatic) is the best choice.

Heider Described People as Amateur Scientists, Trying to Understand Other