In Which of the Following Situations Would Cognitive Dissonance Theorists

question 85

Multiple Choice

In which of the following situations would cognitive dissonance theorists predict that the person is experiencing dissonance?

• A)Dan is trying to decide whether to buy a new or used bicycle.
• B)Just as Mike finishes mowing the lawn,it begins to rain.
• C)Sara has just been accepted into law school.
• D)Nancy has just chosen to attend City College rather than State University,even after receiving equally attractive scholarship offers from both.

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Definitions:

Citizenship Behavior

Voluntary actions by employees that contribute to the organization's well-being but are not explicitly recognized by the formal reward system.

Display Rule

Cultural norms that dictate how emotions should be expressed or suppressed in social settings.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's physiological arousal, expressive behaviors, and conscious experience.

Citizenship Behavior

Voluntary and discretionary actions performed by employees that are not part of their formal job requirements but contribute to the organization's success.