Marilyn Judges Her Professor's Strict Class Attendance Policy to Be

question 706

Multiple Choice

Marilyn judges her professor's strict class attendance policy to be an indication of his overcontrolling personality rather than a necessity dictated by the limited number of class sessions in a course that meets only once a week.Her judgment best illustrates

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) a situational disposition.
• C) peripheral route persuasion.
• D) the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Nominal Damages

A small monetary award (often one dollar) granted to a plaintiff when no actual damage was suffered or when the plaintiff is unable to show such loss with sufficient certainty.

Loss of the Bargain

The difference between the value of what was promised in a contract and what was actually delivered, potentially leading to damages in a breach of contract case.

Acted Wrongfully

Engaging in actions that are illegal, unethical, or contrary to established norms, often resulting in harm or disadvantage to others.

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To falsely claim or present something in a way that intentionally deceives others.