A State of Tension That Occurs When a Person Simultaneously

question 115

Multiple Choice

A state of tension that occurs when a person simultaneously holds two cognitions that are psychologically inconsistent is called:

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) the fundamental attribution error.
• C) the validity effect.
• D) deindividuation.

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Definitions:

Underdeveloped Countries

Nations characterized by low levels of economic productivity, income, and technological sophistication, often accompanied by poor standards of living.

World Wars

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Corporate Greed

The pursuit of excessive profit by businesses at the expense of ethical standards, workers' rights, and the public good.

Globalization

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