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Cognitive Consistency Theories and Social Motivation Quiz

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According to Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory, what happens when individuals experience inconsistency between their beliefs and actions?

They experience cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Discomfort arises from conflicting beliefs and actions.

According to the principle of cognitive consistency, which term describes the tendency to seek information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?

Confirmation bias

Explanation

Seeking information confirming existing beliefs.

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what term is used to describe the mental discomfort or tension experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Discomfort from conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

According to Social Cognitive Theory, what is the term used to describe learning through observing others and imitating their behaviors?

Social learning

Explanation

Learning through observation and imitation.

Which theory suggests that individuals strive for cognitive consistency and will change their attitudes or beliefs to achieve it?

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

Explanation

Individuals seek consistency and adjust attitudes to avoid conflict.

Which social motivation theory emphasizes the role of social comparison in influencing motivation and behavior?

Social Comparison Theory

Explanation

Comparison with others influences motivation.

Which cognitive consistency theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a positive self-image and will adjust their attitudes and beliefs to achieve this?

Self-Perception Theory

Explanation

Adjusting beliefs to maintain a positive self-image.

According to the Self-Perception Theory, what do individuals rely on to determine their attitudes and beliefs?

Observation of their own behavior

Explanation

Beliefs formed through observation of behavior.

In Social Identity Theory, what is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to favor their own social group over others?

In-group bias

Explanation

Preference for one's own social group over others.

#10

In the context of Cognitive Consistency Theories, what does the term 'balance theory' propose?

People prefer balanced attitudes and relationships

Explanation

Preference for balanced attitudes and relationships.

#11

Which cognitive consistency theory posits that individuals have a basic drive to maintain consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

Self-Consistency Theory

Explanation

Drive to maintain consistency in beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

#12

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a consistent self-concept and will adapt their attitudes and behaviors to align with their self-perceptions?

Self-Consistency Theory

Explanation

Adapting attitudes to maintain a consistent self-concept.

#13

According to Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

Autonomy, competence, relatedness

Explanation

Basic needs: autonomy, competence, relatedness.

#14

In the context of balance theory, what is the term used to describe a situation where individuals have consistent positive attitudes towards one another?

Triadic balance

Explanation

Consistent positive attitudes among individuals.

Cognitive Consistency Theories and Social Motivation Quiz

According to Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory, what happens when individuals experience inconsistency between their beliefs and actions?

According to the principle of cognitive consistency, which term describes the tendency to seek information that confirms pre-existing beliefs?

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what term is used to describe the mental discomfort or tension experienced when holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes?

According to Social Cognitive Theory, what is the term used to describe learning through observing others and imitating their behaviors?

Which theory suggests that individuals strive for cognitive consistency and will change their attitudes or beliefs to achieve it?

Which social motivation theory emphasizes the role of social comparison in influencing motivation and behavior?

Which cognitive consistency theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a positive self-image and will adjust their attitudes and beliefs to achieve this?

According to the Self-Perception Theory, what do individuals rely on to determine their attitudes and beliefs?

In Social Identity Theory, what is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to favor their own social group over others?

In the context of Cognitive Consistency Theories, what does the term 'balance theory' propose?

Which cognitive consistency theory posits that individuals have a basic drive to maintain consistency among their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors?

Which theory suggests that individuals are motivated to maintain a consistent self-concept and will adapt their attitudes and behaviors to align with their self-perceptions?

According to Self-Determination Theory, what are the three basic psychological needs that drive human behavior?

In the context of balance theory, what is the term used to describe a situation where individuals have consistent positive attitudes towards one another?

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