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What is the central idea behind the Theory of Effort Justification?
What is the central idea behind the Theory of Effort Justification?
- The more difficult it is to achieve a goal, the less worthwhile it is perceived to be.
- A goal is believed to be worthwhile if individuals have worked hard to achieve it. (correct)
- Effort justification is a conscious process that individuals engage in to feel better about their accomplishments.
- Higher effort exerted to gain membership in a group makes the applicant perceive the group less favorably.
What was one of the key findings of the Aronson and Mills Experiment in the 1950's?
What was one of the key findings of the Aronson and Mills Experiment in the 1950's?
- Women who underwent a tough initiation found the group less favorable overall.
- Women who read vulgar words found the group uninteresting and rated their peers lower. (correct)
- Women who read non-vulgar words were more likely to justify the effort needed for group membership.
- Women rated the group as equally interesting regardless of the words they read.
What is the role of Cognitive Dissonance in effort justification?
What is the role of Cognitive Dissonance in effort justification?
- It encourages individuals to abandon goals that require too much effort.
- It helps individuals justify the effort needed to achieve a goal that may not be rewarding. (correct)
- It discourages individuals from exerting high effort to gain group membership.
- It leads individuals to believe that easy goals are more worthwhile than difficult ones.
How do college students' hazing practices align with the Theory of Effort Justification?
How do college students' hazing practices align with the Theory of Effort Justification?
According to Reactance Theory, why do individuals become rebellious towards authority?
According to Reactance Theory, why do individuals become rebellious towards authority?
How does the experiment with university toilet stalls contribute to understanding reactant behavior?
How does the experiment with university toilet stalls contribute to understanding reactant behavior?
What is one way suggested in the text to prevent reactant behavior in educational contexts?
What is one way suggested in the text to prevent reactant behavior in educational contexts?
'Please do not write on these walls' is an example of which type of request according to Reactance Theory?
'Please do not write on these walls' is an example of which type of request according to Reactance Theory?
'Do not write on walls under any circumstances' is an example of which type of request according to Reactance Theory?
'Do not write on walls under any circumstances' is an example of which type of request according to Reactance Theory?
Which statement aligns with the fundamental need for freedom of choice according to Reactance Theory?
Which statement aligns with the fundamental need for freedom of choice according to Reactance Theory?
What is cognitive dissonance like, according to the text?
What is cognitive dissonance like, according to the text?
According to Eliot Aronson, what happens when individuals receive information that contradicts a fundamental concept of themselves?
According to Eliot Aronson, what happens when individuals receive information that contradicts a fundamental concept of themselves?
What does confirmation bias involve, based on the text?
What does confirmation bias involve, based on the text?
What is the pyramid of choice concept used to illustrate?
What is the pyramid of choice concept used to illustrate?
How is cognitive dissonance described in relation to lying?
How is cognitive dissonance described in relation to lying?
In the context of the text, what does the 'but you are free to accept or refuse' condition aim to achieve?
In the context of the text, what does the 'but you are free to accept or refuse' condition aim to achieve?
How do good people often react when faced with justifying their bad actions as per the text?
How do good people often react when faced with justifying their bad actions as per the text?
What does cognitive dissonance feel like, as explained in the text?
What does cognitive dissonance feel like, as explained in the text?
What is the main role of cognitive dissonance in decision-making, based on the text?
What is the main role of cognitive dissonance in decision-making, based on the text?
What can we deduce about individuals from their reaction to information that contradicts their self-concept?
What can we deduce about individuals from their reaction to information that contradicts their self-concept?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the phenomenon observed in the Freedman & Fraser study?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the phenomenon observed in the Freedman & Fraser study?
What psychological tendency does the text suggest is responsible for the increased compliance observed in the Freedman & Fraser study?
What psychological tendency does the text suggest is responsible for the increased compliance observed in the Freedman & Fraser study?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is NOT a valid interpretation of the findings from the Freedman & Fraser study?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is NOT a valid interpretation of the findings from the Freedman & Fraser study?
What is one of the suggested benefits of appearing consistent with our public commitments?
What is one of the suggested benefits of appearing consistent with our public commitments?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the horse racing example and the Freedman & Fraser study, as presented in the text?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the relationship between the horse racing example and the Freedman & Fraser study, as presented in the text?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is a valid conclusion about the 'foot in the door' technique?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is a valid conclusion about the 'foot in the door' technique?
According to the sequential request strategy, which approach resulted in the highest compliance rate when asking for money?
According to the sequential request strategy, which approach resulted in the highest compliance rate when asking for money?
In the low-ball technique, what is the purpose of initially offering an attractive deal?
In the low-ball technique, what is the purpose of initially offering an attractive deal?
In the Cialdini et al. (1978) study, what was the compliance rate in the experimental (low-ball) condition?
In the Cialdini et al. (1978) study, what was the compliance rate in the experimental (low-ball) condition?
According to the Burger and Cornelius (2003) study, what was the difference between the control and experimental (low-ball) conditions?
According to the Burger and Cornelius (2003) study, what was the difference between the control and experimental (low-ball) conditions?
According to the cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following is a tactic used to resolve inconsistency and dissonance?
According to the cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following is a tactic used to resolve inconsistency and dissonance?
What is the main reason why we try to resolve cognitive dissonance?
What is the main reason why we try to resolve cognitive dissonance?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of choice in cognitive dissonance?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of choice in cognitive dissonance?
What is the concept of 'effort justification' related to, according to the text?
What is the concept of 'effort justification' related to, according to the text?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the low-ball technique?
Based on the information provided, which of the following statements is true about the low-ball technique?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between cognitive dissonance and aversive consequences?
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between cognitive dissonance and aversive consequences?
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