Self-perception theory suggests that
A) one develops attitudes from discerning what others think the attitudes should be.
B) one's self-concept is tied to the feedback one gets from others.
C) self-handicapping is a strategy used to deal with the negative outcomes one experiences.
D) one infers attitudes from observing one's own behavior.

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According to self-perception theory, one infers attitudes from observing one's own behavior. This means that individuals may not have a pre-existing attitude or belief about something, but they will develop one based on their own behavior and the context in which it occurred. For example, if someone tries a new food and observes that they enjoy it, they may infer that they have a positive attitude towards that food.

Self-Perception Theory Suggests That