According to Festinger, When Two or More Cognitions Are Inconsistent

question 408

Multiple Choice

According to Festinger, when two or more cognitions are inconsistent with or contradict one another, an uncomfortable state of tension called cognitive ______________ results.

• A)friction
• B)conflict
• C)discord
• D)dissonance

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Definitions:

Dream Interpretation

The process of assigning meaning to dreams, often seen in psychoanalysis as a way to uncover underlying thoughts and feelings.

Analytic Introspection

A method in psychology where individuals closely analyze their own thoughts and emotions to gain insight.

Experimentation

A method of testing hypotheses by manipulating and controlling variables to determine cause and effect.

Behaviorism

A field of psychology that focuses on observing and controlling behavior through environmental stimuli and responses, rather than internal thoughts and feelings.