According to self-perception theory, which of the following is the best indicator of a person's reported attitude? A. behavior
B. intentions
C. dissonance
D. persuasion

A.

behavior

Explanation:

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1) The excerpt is a description from a Victorian novel. The author engages in social criticism in critical tone. The main figure that is being under discussion in this excerpt is description of people's social behaviour that delivers sort of estimation for depicted society in general. The speaker's attitude is shown in the word order and figurative language. Using a bit sarcastic critical tone author depicts the situation in a way readers can understand its problematic without direct prompts or persuasive tools.

2) The excerpt suggests that the novel is written in a realistic style. The facts stated in the text are demonstrated as representation of reality, showing how 'life works'. The context does not contain any unreal situations, all the things described there take place in real life, in regular world.