If a student observes that she routinely purchases the Des Moines Register on her way to class, she is apt to conclude that she likes the Des Moines Register. This is an example of how the ________ helps make inferences about one's behavior.
A) elaboration likelihood model
B) attribution theory
C) self-perception theory
D) defensive attributions theory
E) formation theory

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The self-perception theory suggests that individuals infer their attitudes and preferences by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs, especially when internal cues are weak or ambiguous. In this case, the student concludes she likes the Des Moines Register because she routinely purchases it, which is a direct application of self-perception theory.

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