Although Dissonance Theory Successfully Explains What Happens When We Act

question 9

Multiple Choice

Although dissonance theory successfully explains what happens when we act contrary to clearly defined attitudes,it does not explain

• A)attitude change.
• B)the overjustification effect.
• C)behaviour change.
• D)the insufficient justification effect.

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Definitions:

Cash Dividend

A payment made by a company out of its profits to shareholders, usually in the form of cash.

Common Stock

The most prevalent form of equity ownership, representing shares in the ownership of a company.

Dividend Decision

The decision by management regarding the portion of earnings paid to shareholders as dividends. The alternative is to retain the money, investing it in the company for future growth.

Cash Dividends

Distributions made to shareholders by a company, often in the form of profit sharing.