In a Psychology Experiment, the Experimenter Forces You to Write

question 153

Multiple Choice

In a psychology experiment, the experimenter forces you to write a counterattitudinal essay in favour of raising tuition. After you do so, you asked what you really think about raising tuition. According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, you will

• A)have a more positive attitude than before about raising tuition
• B)have a more negative attitude than before about raising tuition
• C)complain about the nature of the experiment
• D)not change your attitude at all
• E)feel a threat to your self-worth

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Definitions:

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, involving processes like learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

Sensitivity Sounds

This term appears to be unclear or incorrect. If referring to sensitivity to sounds, the correct term could be "Hyperacusis," a condition characterized by an increased sensitivity to normal environmental sounds.

Linguistic Intelligence

One of Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences, referring to the ability to understand and use languages effectively.

Howard Gardner

An American cognitive psychologist who introduced the theory of multiple intelligences, emphasizing that individuals have distinct kinds of intelligences such as linguistic, logical-mathematical, and musical.