Question

An American soldier is captured and tortured by enemy forces. The enemy then releases a videotape of the soldier proclaiming a deep hatred for America. According to the discounting principle, Americans who later view this videotape are likely to explain the soldier’s proclamations in terms of ________ causes.

Answer 1

Answer: External

Explanation: Discounting is a term used in Economics and Psychology, in Economics is about value, based on financial. In Psychology, the Discounting Principle is about how people assign cause to a final result. Is a way to explain the choices that people make, and their reasons for that.