Question 1

We experience dissonance when we have

Accepted Answer

A)  made a decision between two equally attractive alternatives. 
B)  acted in ways that are not consistent with previously stated attitudes. 
C)  insufficient justification for performing a costly act. 
D)  all of these choices. 
A)  made a decision between two equally attractive alternatives. 
B)  acted in ways that are not consistent with previously stated attitudes. 
C)  insufficient justification for performing a costly act. 
D)  all of these choices.

Question 2

A comparison of theories explaining attitude-behaviour relationships concludes that dissonance conditions do indeed arouse tension, especially when those conditions threaten

Accepted Answer

A)  self-worth. 
B)  physical discomfort. 
C)  as-yet-unformed attitudes. 
D)  none of these choices. 
A)  self-worth. 
B)  physical discomfort. 
C)  as-yet-unformed attitudes. 
D)  none of these choices.

Question 3

In which of the following situations would cognitive dissonance theorists predict that the person is experiencing dissonance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dan is trying to decide whether to buy a new or used bicycle. 
B)  Just as Mike finishes mowing the lawn, it begins to rain. 
C)  Sara has just been accepted into law school. 
D)  Nancy has just chosen to attend City College rather than State University after receiving equally attractive scholarship offers from both. 
A)  Dan is trying to decide whether to buy a new or used bicycle. 
B)  Just as Mike finishes mowing the lawn, it begins to rain. 
C)  Sara has just been accepted into law school. 
D)  Nancy has just chosen to attend City College rather than State University after receiving equally attractive scholarship offers from both.

Question 4

An attitude is defined as ___________ toward someone or something.

Accepted Answer

A)  a behaviour 
B)  an evaluative reaction 
C)  a single belief 
D)  an inclination 
A)  a behaviour 
B)  an evaluative reaction 
C)  a single belief 
D)  an inclination

We experience dissonance when we have

A comparison of theories explaining attitude-behaviour relationships concludes that dissonance conditions do indeed arouse tension, especially when those conditions threaten

In which of the following situations would cognitive dissonance theorists predict that the person is experiencing dissonance?

An attitude is defined as ___________ toward someone or something.

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Social Beliefs and Judgments

Persuasion

Conformity

Group Influence

Altruism: Helping Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Sources of Prejudice

Consequences of Prejudice

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Exam 4: Behaviour and Attitudes

We experience dissonance when we have

A comparison of theories explaining attitude-behaviour relationships concludes that dissonance conditions do indeed arouse tension, especially when those conditions threaten

In which of the following situations would cognitive dissonance theorists predict that the person is experiencing dissonance?

An attitude is defined as ___________ toward someone or something.

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Persuasion

Conformity

Group Influence

Altruism: Helping Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Sources of Prejudice

Consequences of Prejudice

Social Psychology in Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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