Cognitive Dissonance Theory Best Explains the Relationship Between Attitudes and Behaviour

question 172

True/False

Cognitive dissonance theory best explains the relationship between attitudes and behaviour when counterattitudinal behaviours do not threaten one's self-worth or when the attitudes that are initially held are weak or unclear.

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Electron Transport Chain

A series of complexes that transfer electrons from electron donors to electron acceptors via redox reactions, and couples this electron transfer with the transfer of protons (H+ ions) across a membrane.

Amino Acid Sequence

The order in which amino acids are arranged in a protein, dictating the protein's structure and function.

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Gene Pool

The complete set of unique alleles in a species or population.