In the Aftermath of Dissonant Behaviour,people Often Cite Something Outside

question 22

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of dissonant behaviour,people often cite something outside themselves as a reason or explanation for engaging in that behaviour.This kind of explanation is known as

• A) the overjustification effect.
• B) post-decision regret.
• C) external justification.
• D) post-decision justification
• E) internal justification.

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A psychoactive substance with depressant effects, commonly consumed in beverages form and capable of altering mood, perception, and behavior.

Anxiolytics

Drugs that alleviate the symptoms of anxiety.

GABA

Short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, it is the primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, playing a role in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.

Thorazine

A medication also known as chlorpromazine, used to treat mental disorders such as schizophrenia by affecting the balance of neurotransmitters in the brain.