According to ______ theory,we infer our own attitudes and beliefs based on observing our own actions.

A) self-perception
B) self-handicapping
C) social comparison
D) social learning

Self-perception theory proposes that we develop our attitudes and beliefs by observing our own actions and inferring what they imply about our internal state. For example, if we notice that we keep choosing healthy food options, we may infer that we value our health and have a positive attitude towards healthy eating. This theory contrasts with cognitive dissonance theory, which proposes that we change our attitudes to align with our behaviors.