A Way to Reduce Cognitive Dissonance Is to ________

question 9

Multiple Choice

A way to reduce cognitive dissonance is to ________.

• A) make the discrepant behavior occur in such a way that the person feels responsible for it
• B) offer the person a large bribe or reward for engaging in the dissonant behavior
• C) offer the person a small bribe or reward for engaging in the dissonant behavior
• D) decrease the number of consonant elements in a dissonant behavior

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Definitions:

Traditional Explosives

Substances that undergo a rapid chemical reaction producing gases at high temperature and pressure, used historically in military, mining, and construction.

Rubber

A flexible, elastic material obtained from the latex of certain plants or synthetically produced, used in making tires, gloves, and various other products.

Gaseous Chemical Products

Substances in their gaseous state that are produced through chemical reactions for various industrial, medical, or domestic purposes.

Explosion

A sudden and violent release of energy that results in a rapid increase in volume and release of gases, often accompanied by heat, light, and sound.