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What is cognitive dissonance?
What is cognitive dissonance?
- A state of mind wherein an individual experiences psychological comfort after being exposed to new information that aligns with a previously held belief
- A state of mind wherein an individual experiences psychological discomfort after being exposed to new information that is contradictory to a previously held belief (correct)
- A state of mind wherein an individual experiences psychological discomfort after being exposed to new information that confirms a previously held belief
- A state of mind wherein an individual experiences no change in psychological state after being exposed to new information
How can individuals accomplish dissonance aversion according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
How can individuals accomplish dissonance aversion according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
- Changing the belief or behavior
- Ignoring conflicting information (selective exposure)
- Justifying the behavior by modifying parts of the new information (rationalization)
- All of the above (correct)
What are the three mental mechanisms in relation to cognitive dissonance?
What are the three mental mechanisms in relation to cognitive dissonance?
- Selective exposure to information
- The need for reassurance after a post-decision dissonance
- Changes in attitude prompted by minimal justification
- All of the above (correct)
What is subjective norms in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
What is subjective norms in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
What does Perceived Behavioral Control represent in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
What does Perceived Behavioral Control represent in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
According to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, how do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion?
According to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, how do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion?
Which principle or element in the Theory of Planned Behavior represents an individual's intention or readiness to engage in a specific behavior?
Which principle or element in the Theory of Planned Behavior represents an individual's intention or readiness to engage in a specific behavior?
What is the state of mind wherein an individual experiences psychological discomfort after being exposed to new information that contradicts a previously held belief?
What is the state of mind wherein an individual experiences psychological discomfort after being exposed to new information that contradicts a previously held belief?
Which mental mechanism in relation to cognitive dissonance involves the influence of social factors and peer pressure on behavior?
Which mental mechanism in relation to cognitive dissonance involves the influence of social factors and peer pressure on behavior?
How do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion through rationalization, according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
How do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion through rationalization, according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
What is cognitive dissonance?
What is cognitive dissonance?
How do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
How do individuals accomplish dissonance aversion according to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
What is the Theory of Planned Behavior based on?
What is the Theory of Planned Behavior based on?
What does Perceived Behavioral Control represent in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
What does Perceived Behavioral Control represent in the Theory of Planned Behavior?
What is selective exposure to information related to?
What is selective exposure to information related to?
Study Notes
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
- Cognitive dissonance is a state of mind where an individual experiences psychological discomfort after being exposed to new information that contradicts a previously held belief.
- Individuals accomplish dissonance aversion through three mental mechanisms: rationalization, denial, and reinterpretation.
- Rationalization involves creating new rational explanations to justify the conflicting beliefs.
- Denial involves ignoring or rejecting the new information that contradicts the previously held belief.
- Reinterpretation involves reinterpreting the new information to make it consistent with the previously held belief.
- Individuals can also accomplish dissonance aversion by changing their behavior to align with the new information.
Theory of Planned Behavior
- Subjective norms refer to the perceived social pressure to engage in a specific behavior.
- Perceived Behavioral Control represents an individual's perception of their ability to perform a specific behavior.
- The Theory of Planned Behavior is based on the idea that an individual's intention or readiness to engage in a specific behavior is influenced by their attitude towards the behavior, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control.
- Intention or readiness to engage in a specific behavior is represented by the Behavioral Intention element in the Theory of Planned Behavior.
Cognitive Dissonance and Selective Exposure
- Selective exposure to information is related to cognitive dissonance, as individuals tend to avoid information that contradicts their beliefs and seek out information that confirms their beliefs to avoid dissonance.
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Test your knowledge of Leon Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory with this quiz. Explore the phenomenon of cognitive dissonance and how individuals strive to reduce the discomfort it causes by changing beliefs or justifying behaviors.
