The __________ theory suggests that people will evaluate the cost, benefit, or value related to making a change in a particular attitude, value, belief, or behavior to decide if it is worth it or not.

Responding to questions fairly and with an open mind can increase credibility

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Gerda is really upset and she feels like throwing a temper tantrum, even though she's twenty years old. Disregarding the social inappropriateness of her behavior, Gerda beats a door and then kicks it while in a public area. In this instance, Gerda's behavior was motivated by which aspect of herself?

A) me B) I C) moral self D) cognitive self E) abstract self