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What theory states that people seek consistency among their attitudes?
What theory states that people seek consistency among their attitudes?
- Cognitive Dissonance Theory
- Cross-Cultural Attitude Theory
- Inconsistency Avoidance Theory
- Cognitive Balance Theory (correct)
According to Triandis (1994), where does cognitive consistency vary more?
According to Triandis (1994), where does cognitive consistency vary more?
- Japan (correct)
- Australia
- United States
- China
In which country is handling inconsistency considered a sign of maturity?
In which country is handling inconsistency considered a sign of maturity?
- China
- Germany
- United States
- Japan (correct)
What term is used to describe the unpleasant state of emotions resulting from inconsistency?
What term is used to describe the unpleasant state of emotions resulting from inconsistency?
Which theory deals with the reduction of discomfort caused by cognitive dissonance?
Which theory deals with the reduction of discomfort caused by cognitive dissonance?
What does Festinger (1957) propose as the reason behind people seeking to reduce cognitive dissonance?
What does Festinger (1957) propose as the reason behind people seeking to reduce cognitive dissonance?
What is one technique for reducing dissonance mentioned in the text?
What is one technique for reducing dissonance mentioned in the text?
Who tends to be more concerned about violating social standards according to the text?
Who tends to be more concerned about violating social standards according to the text?
What is social attribution a process of doing, as mentioned in the text?
What is social attribution a process of doing, as mentioned in the text?
How do people tend to perceive faces with minor scars in the study mentioned?
How do people tend to perceive faces with minor scars in the study mentioned?
What is a common quick assessment factor mentioned in the text for evaluating people?
What is a common quick assessment factor mentioned in the text for evaluating people?
In which type of cultures do individuals fear challenging social harmony more, according to the text?
In which type of cultures do individuals fear challenging social harmony more, according to the text?
Which cultural value is commonly associated with a duty-based view of morality?
Which cultural value is commonly associated with a duty-based view of morality?
What is a stereotype, based on the provided text?
What is a stereotype, based on the provided text?
What is the function of norms in a group?
What is the function of norms in a group?
What are sanctions with regards to social norms?
What are sanctions with regards to social norms?
What does 'Embeddedness' refer to in cultures according to the text?
What does 'Embeddedness' refer to in cultures according to the text?
In the context of conformity, what does changing attitudes or behaviors to align with a group refer to?
In the context of conformity, what does changing attitudes or behaviors to align with a group refer to?
What are the three common explanations people use to explain why individuals succeed or fail?
What are the three common explanations people use to explain why individuals succeed or fail?
Which bias involves explaining personal success as a result of external factors and failure as a result of one’s personal mistakes or weaknesses?
Which bias involves explaining personal success as a result of external factors and failure as a result of one’s personal mistakes or weaknesses?
In which culture do individuals tend to attribute failure to themselves more frequently and success to themselves less frequently?
In which culture do individuals tend to attribute failure to themselves more frequently and success to themselves less frequently?
What type of bias involves explaining the success of others by internal factors and failure by external ones?
What type of bias involves explaining the success of others by internal factors and failure by external ones?
Which bias is particularly strong when individuals express their opinions in front of their group members?
Which bias is particularly strong when individuals express their opinions in front of their group members?
Which view emphasizes the autonomy of individuals and their personal rights?
Which view emphasizes the autonomy of individuals and their personal rights?
What did Deutsch & Gerard (1955) find regarding decision-making and conformity in unfamiliar situations?
What did Deutsch & Gerard (1955) find regarding decision-making and conformity in unfamiliar situations?
How did Milgram's experiments illustrate the concept of obedience?
How did Milgram's experiments illustrate the concept of obedience?
What tends to reduce hesitation in obedience according to research findings?
What tends to reduce hesitation in obedience according to research findings?
Which factor influences obedience heavily according to the information provided?
Which factor influences obedience heavily according to the information provided?
How is social influence defined in the context of psychology?
How is social influence defined in the context of psychology?
What impact does power have on individuals' outlook as per Larsen (1972)?
What impact does power have on individuals' outlook as per Larsen (1972)?
