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Mook Chapter 40: Festinger and Carl Smith's Cognitive Dissonance Theory Quiz

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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?

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?

Cognitive reappraisal

Rationalization

Attitude adjustment

Dissonance reduction (correct)

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?

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Mook Chapter 40: Festinger and Carl Smith's Cognitive Dissonance Theory Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary motivation behind the reduction of cognitive dissonance?

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

What is the term for the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by changing one's attitude or behavior?

According to Festinger's theory, which of the following factors increases the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?

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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