Question 1

The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

Accepted Answer

A) cognitive tension. 
B) cognitive inconsistency. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) cognitive interference. 
A) cognitive tension. 
B) cognitive inconsistency. 
C) cognitive dissonance. 
D) cognitive interference.

Question 2

Describe one of your attitudes.Include cognitive,affective,and behavioral components.

Accepted Answer

One of my attitudes is my attitude towar

Question 3

Dissonance theory explains attitude _______,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _______.

Accepted Answer

A) consistency;change 
B) change;consistency 
C) formation;change 
D) change;formation 
A) consistency;change 
B) change;consistency 
C) formation;change 
D) change;formation

Question 4

Diener and Wallbom (1976)found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

Accepted Answer

A) 70 percent 
B) 43 percent 
C) 31 percent 
D) 7 percent 
A) 70 percent 
B) 43 percent 
C) 31 percent 
D) 7 percent

Question 5

The fact that 76 percent of Californians agreed to install a huge ugly sign in their front yard after first being approached with a small request two weeks earlier exemplifies the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A) foot-in-the-door 
B) lowball 
C) compliance 
D) conformity 
A) foot-in-the-door 
B) lowball 
C) compliance 
D) conformity

Question 6

After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _______ the chosen alternative and _______ the unchosen option.

Accepted Answer

A) focusing on;ignoring 
B) ignoring;focusing on 
C) downgrading;upgrading 
D) upgrading;downgrading 
A) focusing on;ignoring 
B) ignoring;focusing on 
C) downgrading;upgrading 
D) upgrading;downgrading

Question 7

If you are asked to participate in a research study without knowing the start time,you are _______ to participate than if you were aware that the study began at 7 am.

Accepted Answer

A) less likely 
B) more likely 
C) just as likely 
D) much less likely 
A) less likely 
B) more likely 
C) just as likely 
D) much less likely

The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

Describe one of your attitudes.Include cognitive,affective,and behavioral components.

Dissonance theory explains attitude _,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _.

Diener and Wallbom (1976)found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

The fact that 76 percent of Californians agreed to install a huge ugly sign in their front yard after first being approached with a small request two weeks earlier exemplifies the _______ phenomenon.

After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _ the chosen alternative and _ the unchosen option.

If you are asked to participate in a research study without knowing the start time,you are _______ to participate than if you were aware that the study began at 7 am.

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

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Exam 4: Behavior and Attitudes

The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

Describe one of your attitudes.Include cognitive,affective,and behavioral components.

Dissonance theory explains attitude _______,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _______.

Diener and Wallbom (1976)found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

The fact that 76 percent of Californians agreed to install a huge ugly sign in their front yard after first being approached with a small request two weeks earlier exemplifies the _______ phenomenon.

After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _______ the chosen alternative and _______ the unchosen option.

If you are asked to participate in a research study without knowing the start time,you are _______ to participate than if you were aware that the study began at 7 am.

Introducing Social Psychology

The Self in a Social World

Social Beliefs and Judgments

Genes,culture,and Gender

Conformity and Obedience

Persuasion

Group Influence

Prejudice: Disliking Others

Aggression: Hurting Others

Attraction and Intimacy: Liking and Loving Others

Helping

Conflict and Peacemaking

Social Psychology in the Clinic

Social Psychology in Court

Social Psychology and the Sustainable Future

Filters

Dissonance theory explains attitude _,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _.

After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _ the chosen alternative and _ the unchosen option.