Research Indicates That After Making Important Decisions That Involve Choosing

question 10

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that after making important decisions that involve choosing between equally attractive alternatives,we

• A)experience very little cognitive dissonance once the choice is made.
• B)reduce dissonance by trying to think about something else.
• C)reduce dissonance by downgrading the rejected alternative.
• D)reduce dissonance by verbalizing the weaknesses of the chosen alternative.

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Definitions:

Mucous Membrane

Moist tissue layer lining several body cavities and internal organs, including the mouth, nose, and lungs, secreting mucus for protection and lubrication.

Heart

A muscular organ in most animals, which pumps blood through the blood vessels of the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation.

Arrector Pili

Small muscles connected to hair follicles that, when contracted, cause hair to stand up, producing 'goosebumps'.

Goose Bumps

The raising of small bumps on the skin due to the contraction of miniature muscles at the base of hair follicles, usually in response to cold or fear.