According to the authors of your text, when faced with a puzzling social question, it may be tempting to ask people why they behaved as they did. Why is this not always the best way to understand social behavior?
A) People almost always lie when they are interviewed.
B) People would feel defensive, even when asked benign questions.
C) People would not necessarily know why they behaved as they did.
D) People would simply answer randomly.

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Just because people behave in a certain way does not necessarily mean they know the reason behind their behavior. There could be subconscious factors or external influences that they are not aware of. Therefore, asking people directly may not always provide an accurate understanding of social behavior.

According to the Authors of Your Text, When Faced with a Puzzling