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What is the primary motivation behind the reduction of cognitive dissonance?
What is the primary motivation behind the reduction of cognitive dissonance?
- To avoid social isolation
- To increase self-esteem
- To maintain a consistent self-image (correct)
- To achieve cognitive harmony
Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?
Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?
- A person who smokes despite knowing the risks to their health (correct)
- A person who believes that aliens exist but has no evidence
- A person who is unsure about their religious beliefs
- A person who has changed their political views after reading a persuasive article
What is the term for the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by changing one's attitude or behavior?
What is the term for the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by changing one's attitude or behavior?
- Cognitive reappraisal
- Rationalization
- Attitude adjustment
- Dissonance reduction (correct)
According to Festinger's theory, which of the following factors increases the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?
According to Festinger's theory, which of the following factors increases the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?
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What is the name of the theory that proposes that people tend to reduce cognitive dissonance by changing their attitudes or behaviors to align with their beliefs?
What is the name of the theory that proposes that people tend to reduce cognitive dissonance by changing their attitudes or behaviors to align with their beliefs?
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