Which of the Following Examples Involves Someone Using the Strategy

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples involves someone using the strategy of trivialization to reduce dissonance?

• A) A smoker keeps smoking after telling herself that without smoking, she would gain weight.
• B) A person who litters without taking the time to find a trash can decides that lots of people litter in that area, so it's not a big deal.
• C) An animal rights activist decides to become a vegetarian.
• D) A member of a conservative Christian denomination who realizes she is homosexual searches through the Bible for passages suggesting approval of homosexuality.

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Definitions:

SDO Individuals

Individuals high in Social Dominance Orientation, a personality trait characterized by a preference for inequality among social groups.

Relative Gain

The concept in international relations that states measure their gains in comparison to those of other states.

Socially Condemned

Actions or behaviors that are widely disapproved or denounced by society due to violating shared norms, morals, or ethics.

Warfare

Armed conflict between parties, such as nations or groups, characterized by the use of military force to achieve political or social objectives.