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What is the primary reason people become more confident after placing a bet on a horse, even though the horse's chances of winning haven't changed?
What is the primary reason people become more confident after placing a bet on a horse, even though the horse's chances of winning haven't changed?
- They experience a rush of endorphins from the thrill of gambling, which boosts confidence.
- They subconsciously believe that placing the bet itself increases the horse's chances of winning.
- They have a psychological tendency to want to appear consistent with their previous actions. (correct)
- They receive insider information about the horse's true chances of winning after placing the bet.
In the Freedman & Fraser study, what was the initial small favor requested of homeowners?
In the Freedman & Fraser study, what was the initial small favor requested of homeowners?
- Volunteering to hand out flyers about safe driving.
- Donating money to a traffic safety campaign.
- Attending a neighborhood meeting about traffic safety.
- Signing a petition or installing a small "Be a Safe Driver" sign. (correct)
What was the larger request made of homeowners two weeks after they complied with the initial small favor?
What was the larger request made of homeowners two weeks after they complied with the initial small favor?
- Installing a very large, poorly-lettered sign that obscured the view of their house and doorway. (correct)
- Donating a significant amount of money to the traffic safety campaign.
- Attending weekly neighborhood meetings about traffic safety for a year.
- Volunteering to hand out flyers about safe driving for a month.
Approximately what percentage of homeowners in the control condition complied with the larger request, compared to over 50% of those who had initially complied with the small favor?
Approximately what percentage of homeowners in the control condition complied with the larger request, compared to over 50% of those who had initially complied with the small favor?
According to the interpretation of the study's findings, what is one of the reasons people are motivated to appear consistent with their public commitments?
According to the interpretation of the study's findings, what is one of the reasons people are motivated to appear consistent with their public commitments?
Based on the information provided, what is the best explanation for the psychological tendency described in the text?
Based on the information provided, what is the best explanation for the psychological tendency described in the text?
What is the psychological concept that explains the behavior of individuals who take abusive hazing practices to gain membership into a group?
What is the psychological concept that explains the behavior of individuals who take abusive hazing practices to gain membership into a group?
What methodology was employed in the Aronson and Mills Experiment in the 1950s?
What methodology was employed in the Aronson and Mills Experiment in the 1950s?
Which group, based on the experiment described in the text, rated their peers higher than the other group?
Which group, based on the experiment described in the text, rated their peers higher than the other group?
What is the main driver behind reactant behavior as described by the Reactance Theory?
What is the main driver behind reactant behavior as described by the Reactance Theory?
In the study by Pennebaker and Sanders, what was the effect of the 'Authoritative' sign in comparison to the 'Less Authoritative' sign in university toilet stalls?
In the study by Pennebaker and Sanders, what was the effect of the 'Authoritative' sign in comparison to the 'Less Authoritative' sign in university toilet stalls?
What did the experiment on territorial defense in parking lots reveal about male drivers and waiting times when honked at?
What did the experiment on territorial defense in parking lots reveal about male drivers and waiting times when honked at?
'Go to bed now!' is an example of communication that lacks:
'Go to bed now!' is an example of communication that lacks:
According to the sequential request strategy, which approach had the highest compliance rate for getting passersby to give money?
According to the sequential request strategy, which approach had the highest compliance rate for getting passersby to give money?
What is the key principle behind the effectiveness of the low-ball technique?
What is the key principle behind the effectiveness of the low-ball technique?
In the study by Burger and Cornelius (2003), what was the key difference between the control condition and the experimental (low-ball) condition?
In the study by Burger and Cornelius (2003), what was the key difference between the control condition and the experimental (low-ball) condition?
According to cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following is NOT a tactic people use to resolve inconsistency and dissonance?
According to cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following is NOT a tactic people use to resolve inconsistency and dissonance?
Why are we motivated to resolve cognitive dissonance?
Why are we motivated to resolve cognitive dissonance?
What is the principle behind the 'effort justification' phenomenon mentioned in the text?
What is the principle behind the 'effort justification' phenomenon mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases our motivation to reduce cognitive dissonance, according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases our motivation to reduce cognitive dissonance, according to the text?
What is the role of choice in cognitive dissonance?
What is the role of choice in cognitive dissonance?
In the study by Cialdini et al. (1978), what was the key difference between the control condition and the experimental (low-ball) condition?
In the study by Cialdini et al. (1978), what was the key difference between the control condition and the experimental (low-ball) condition?
What is the underlying principle behind the effectiveness of the 'low-ball' technique in the context of compliance?
What is the underlying principle behind the effectiveness of the 'low-ball' technique in the context of compliance?
In the study by Gueguen and Pascual, what was the primary finding regarding the use of the "but you are free to accept or refuse" technique?
In the study by Gueguen and Pascual, what was the primary finding regarding the use of the "but you are free to accept or refuse" technique?
Which of the following best describes the concept of cognitive dissonance?
Which of the following best describes the concept of cognitive dissonance?
What is the difference between cognitive dissonance and lying?
What is the difference between cognitive dissonance and lying?
What is the primary reason why cognitive dissonance is difficult to overcome, according to the text?
What is the primary reason why cognitive dissonance is difficult to overcome, according to the text?
What is the primary purpose of confirmation bias?
What is the primary purpose of confirmation bias?
In the pyramid of choice analogy, what does the base of the pyramid represent?
In the pyramid of choice analogy, what does the base of the pyramid represent?
What is the primary difference between the pyramid of choice and the concept of a slippery slope?
What is the primary difference between the pyramid of choice and the concept of a slippery slope?
What is the primary reason why good people may engage in unethical or harmful behaviors?
What is the primary reason why good people may engage in unethical or harmful behaviors?
What is the primary reason why science can be uncomfortable, even for scientists themselves?
What is the primary reason why science can be uncomfortable, even for scientists themselves?
What is the primary reason why cult victims may become deeply committed to the cult's beliefs and practices?
What is the primary reason why cult victims may become deeply committed to the cult's beliefs and practices?
