Cognitive Dissonance Theory Quiz
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How can cognitive dissonance be defined?

  • The feeling of discomfort from agreeing with conflicting thoughts
  • The inability to make decisions due to conflicting thoughts
  • The clash of mind when making choices between conflicting thoughts (correct)
  • The mental struggle when facing external pressure
  • What did Leon Festinger propose in the theory of Cognitive Dissonance?

  • Human beings strive for internal psychological consistency (correct)
  • Cognitive dissonance is a temporary state of mind
  • Cognitive dissonance is caused by external factors
  • Human beings are naturally prone to cognitive dissonance
  • What is an example of cognitive dissonance according to the text?

  • A person feeling uncomfortable in a crowded place
  • A worker facing a challenging task at work
  • A student struggling with exam preparation
  • A smoker knowing that smoking is injurious to health (correct)
  • What do human beings strive for in relation to cognitive dissonance?

    <p>Internal psychological consistency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the causes of cognitive dissonance mentioned in the text?

    <p>Forced compliance behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

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