Cognitive Dissonance Quiz

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What is discrimination?

Excluding people based on their accent
Creating fear of religious groups
Making unjustified distinctions between people based on certain categories (correct)
Perpetuating stereotypes about different nationalities

How might a person with a working-class accent be affected in job interviews?

Not considered for jobs because of their accent
Marked down in job interviews simply because of their accent (correct)
Received special training for their accent
Given priority due to their accent

What is a religious stereotype?

Stereotyping people from England
Making unjustified distinctions between people based on race
Creating fear of religious groups that one doesn't belong to (correct)
Excluding people with disabilities

How were people with disabilities long excluded from social participation?

By being considered unable to do certain jobs when they are actually capable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'meat paradox' referred to in the text?

The conflict between believing in gender equality but expecting female partners to do most household labor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which defense mechanism involves undermining evidence of cognitive dissonance?

Delegitimizing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What motivates people to avoid or resolve cognitive dissonance according to Festinger?

The desire for comfort (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does 'limiting impact' defense mechanism work?

By belittling the importance of cognitive dissonance (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between explicit and implicit attitudes?

Explicit attitudes are conscious and influence our behaviors, while implicit attitudes are unconscious but still affect our beliefs. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario where you feel uncomfortable without knowing why, what type of attitude is most likely affecting your feelings?

Implicit attitude (A) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes explicit attitudes from implicit attitudes in terms of awareness?

Explicit attitudes are consciously noticed and can be communicated to others, while implicit attitudes are unconscious and not easily articulated. (C) Signup and view all the answers

From an attitude perspective, when you decide to strike up a conversation with someone wearing your favorite team's jersey, what type of attitude is in play?

Explicit attitude (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive dissonance?

A state of having conflicting thoughts or beliefs (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of forced compliance causing cognitive dissonance?

Having to follow a law that one disagrees with (C) Signup and view all the answers

How does effort contribute to cognitive dissonance?

It causes people to view things positively even if they don't morally agree with them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between persuasion and coercion?

Persuasion involves rational arguments while coercion involves threats and punishment (C) Signup and view all the answers

Discrimination

Making unjustified distinctions between people based on certain categories.

How a working-class accent can affect job interviews?

Being marked down in job interviews simply because of their accent.