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The Cognitive Dissonance Theory Quiz

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According to the Cognitive Dissonance Theory, what is 'dissonance' defined as?

Lack of agreement between beliefs and actions

Discomfort caused by conflicting cognitions (correct)

Inconsistency between one's beliefs

Inconsistency between one's actions and one's beliefs

What are the three basic ways of reducing dissonance?

Changing attitudes, justifying behavior, adding new beliefs

Changing behavior, justifying behavior, adding new cognitions (correct)

Changing cognitions, justifying actions, adding new behaviors

Changing beliefs, justifying actions, adding new attitudes

Who originated the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?

Sigmund Freud

Leon Festinger (correct)

Carl Jung

Ivan Pavlov

What does the term 'impact bias' refer to?

<p>Overestimating pain and disappointment</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance?

<p>Ignoring the dissonant cognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Dissonance is defined as a state of psychological tension or discomfort that occurs when an individual's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors contradict each other.

Reducing Dissonance

There are three basic ways to reduce dissonance: changing one's behavior, changing one's attitude, or rationalizing the inconsistency.

Origin of the Theory

The Cognitive Dissonance Theory was originated by Leon Festinger.

Impact Bias

The term 'impact bias' refers to the tendency for people to overestimate the duration of their emotional responses to future events.

Reducing Cognitive Dissonance (Exception)

Denial of responsibility is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance.

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Test your knowledge on cognitive dissonance theory in this quiz. Learn about the definition, causes, and benefits of dissonance reduction. Explore the concepts introduced by American social psychologist Leon Festinger and enhance your understanding of this intriguing psychological phenomenon.