Which of the Following Would Result in Cognitive Dissonance

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in cognitive dissonance?

• A) Wearing glasses is dignified; a respected political leader wears glasses.
• B) Pink shirts are effeminate; Arnold Schwarzenegger wears pink shirts.
• C) Orange juice is healthy; I love orange juice.
• D) Dresses are feminine; Britney Spears wears dresses.

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Definitions:

Argument Maker

A tool or person skilled at forming reasons, statements, or premises to support or oppose an idea or issue.

Rejected Alternative

A rejected alternative is an option that was considered in the decision-making process but ultimately not chosen.

Counterargument

Reasons or claims made to challenge an idea or theory presented in a prior argument.

Chosen Alternative

The selected option among several possibilities in a decision-making process.