The idea of "telling more than you can know" (Nisbett & Wilson, 1977) is the premise that people may report why they respond a certain way, but that their reports about causes of behavior reflect __________.

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According to the theory of "telling more than you can know," people often have limited insight into the real causes of their own behavior. Instead, they rely on theories and beliefs about what should have influenced them, which may not accurately reflect the true causes. Therefore, their reports about the causes of their behavior may not be entirely accurate.

The Idea of "Telling More Than You Can Know" (Nisbett