If Jeff Believes in Saving the Environment but Finds Himself

question 15

Multiple Choice

If Jeff believes in saving the environment but finds himself deciding to throw away aluminum cans because his college campus does not recycle, he may experience an aversive emotional state due to the inconsistency between two cognitions.This is an example of

• A) the elaboration likelihood model.
• B) induced compliance theory.
• C) self-affirmation theory.
• D) cognitive dissonance theory.

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Definitions:

Motor Control

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A mental disorder characterized by distortions in thought, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

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A false belief firmly held despite clear evidence to the contrary, often occurring as part of a psychological disorder.