#1
Who proposed the Cognitive Dissonance Theory?
Leon Festinger
ExplanationLeon Festinger is the psychologist who proposed the Cognitive Dissonance Theory.
#2
Which of the following best describes cognitive dissonance?
The discomfort caused by holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes
ExplanationCognitive dissonance is the discomfort resulting from conflicting beliefs or attitudes.
#3
What term describes the discomfort experienced when faced with conflicting beliefs or behaviors?
Cognitive dissonance
ExplanationCognitive dissonance is the term for discomfort arising from conflicting beliefs or behaviors.
#4
Which of the following best exemplifies the concept of cognitive dissonance?
A person who continues to smoke despite knowing the health risks
ExplanationContinuing to smoke despite knowing health risks exemplifies cognitive dissonance.
#5
What does Festinger suggest happens when individuals experience cognitive dissonance?
They experience psychological discomfort
ExplanationFestinger suggests individuals experience psychological discomfort when facing cognitive dissonance.
#6
What is the primary way people resolve cognitive dissonance?
By changing their attitudes or beliefs
ExplanationThe primary resolution of cognitive dissonance involves changing one's attitudes or beliefs.
#7
Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance in everyday life?
Someone choosing not to wear a seatbelt while driving
ExplanationNot wearing a seatbelt despite knowing its importance illustrates cognitive dissonance.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a way to reduce cognitive dissonance according to the theory?
Ignoring the dissonant information
ExplanationIgnoring dissonant information is not a strategy to reduce cognitive dissonance, as per the theory.
#9
Which theory suggests that individuals have a natural inclination to seek consistency in their beliefs and attitudes?
Cognitive dissonance theory
ExplanationCognitive dissonance theory proposes that individuals naturally seek consistency in their beliefs and attitudes.
#10
Which of the following is an example of post-decisional dissonance?
Regretting a purchase after making it
ExplanationRegretting a purchase after making it is an example of post-decisional dissonance.
#11
In Festinger's original study on cognitive dissonance, what task did participants perform?
Performing boring tasks
ExplanationParticipants in Festinger's study experienced cognitive dissonance while performing mundane tasks.
#12
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are motivated to reduce dissonance by seeking information that confirms their existing beliefs?
Selective exposure
ExplanationSelective exposure refers to the motivation to seek information confirming existing beliefs to reduce dissonance.
#13
Which of the following factors can increase the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?
The importance of the decision or belief
ExplanationThe importance of the decision or belief can increase the magnitude of cognitive dissonance.
#14
Which of the following statements best describes the role of cognitive dissonance in decision-making?
It can lead individuals to rationalize their choices after they have been made
ExplanationCognitive dissonance can lead individuals to rationalize their choices after they have been made.