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Which term best describes the discomfort experienced when an individual holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors?

Cognitive dissonance

Explanation

Discomfort from conflicting beliefs.

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?

Leon Festinger

Explanation

Theory by Leon Festinger.

Which of the following statements best defines cognitive dissonance?

The discomfort experienced when a person holds conflicting beliefs or attitudes.

Explanation

Discomfort from conflicting beliefs.

What is the term for the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by seeking out information that supports one's existing beliefs and avoiding information that contradicts them?

Selective exposure

Explanation

Reducing dissonance by seeking confirming information.

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

Seeking new information

Explanation

Not seeking new information.

Which psychological term describes the phenomenon where individuals seek out information that aligns with their existing beliefs?

Selective exposure

Explanation

Seeking information that aligns with beliefs.

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what is the term used to describe the tendency to change one's beliefs or behaviors in order to justify past actions or decisions?

Rationalization

Explanation

Justifying past actions.

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to lead to cognitive dissonance?

A person's behavior conflicting with their deeply held beliefs

Explanation

Behavior conflicting with beliefs.

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what term refers to the act of avoiding information or situations that are likely to increase dissonance?

Selective exposure

Explanation

Avoiding dissonance-increasing information.

#10

Which of the following best describes the role of attitude consistency in cognitive dissonance theory?

Attitude consistency is the result of cognitive dissonance.

Explanation

Attitude consistency results from dissonance.

#11

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance reduction through changing attitudes?

A person justifying their actions to align with their beliefs.

Explanation

Justifying actions to align with beliefs.

#12

According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, which of the following is likely to produce the greatest attitude change?

A large reward for expressing an unfavorable attitude

Explanation

Large reward for unfavorable attitude.

#13

What term describes the process of altering perceptions of reality to reduce the discomfort of cognitive dissonance?

Cognitive restructuring

Explanation

Altering perceptions to reduce discomfort.

#14

According to cognitive dissonance theory, what happens when individuals are forced to publicly advocate for something they privately disagree with?

They experience increased dissonance

Explanation

Increased dissonance when advocating against private beliefs.

#15

Which theory suggests that people adjust their attitudes after making difficult decisions to reduce the cognitive dissonance caused by choosing between equally desirable options?

Free-choice paradigm

Explanation

Attitude adjustment after difficult decisions.

#16

What term describes the tendency to perceive one's opinions as more prevalent or accurate than they actually are?

False consensus effect

Explanation

Overestimating prevalence or accuracy of opinions.

#17

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?

The individual's level of self-esteem

Explanation

Self-esteem not an influence on dissonance.

#18

According to Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, what is the primary motivation for reducing cognitive dissonance?

To seek internal consistency

Explanation

Seeking internal consistency.

Cognitive Dissonance and Attitude Consistency Quiz

Which term best describes the discomfort experienced when an individual holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors?

Who proposed the theory of cognitive dissonance?

Which of the following statements best defines cognitive dissonance?

What is the term for the process of reducing cognitive dissonance by seeking out information that supports one's existing beliefs and avoiding information that contradicts them?

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

Which psychological term describes the phenomenon where individuals seek out information that aligns with their existing beliefs?

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what is the term used to describe the tendency to change one's beliefs or behaviors in order to justify past actions or decisions?

Which of the following scenarios is most likely to lead to cognitive dissonance?

In the context of cognitive dissonance, what term refers to the act of avoiding information or situations that are likely to increase dissonance?

Which of the following best describes the role of attitude consistency in cognitive dissonance theory?

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance reduction through changing attitudes?

According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, which of the following is likely to produce the greatest attitude change?

What term describes the process of altering perceptions of reality to reduce the discomfort of cognitive dissonance?

According to cognitive dissonance theory, what happens when individuals are forced to publicly advocate for something they privately disagree with?

Which theory suggests that people adjust their attitudes after making difficult decisions to reduce the cognitive dissonance caused by choosing between equally desirable options?

What term describes the tendency to perceive one's opinions as more prevalent or accurate than they actually are?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?

According to Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory, what is the primary motivation for reducing cognitive dissonance?

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