Cognitive Dissonance Is ________

question 122

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance is ________.

• A)the process involved in changing our attitudes to avoid unwanted views of ourselves
• B)the positive internal state that results from resolving conflicts between two or more of our attitudes
• C)the negative internal state that results from noticing differences between our attitudes and our behaviors
• D)the process used to overcome or avoid the effects of a strong argument when it is opposed to our strongest attitudes
• E)the process of creating weak counterarguments to a belief so we can ensure successful arguments opposing the counterarguments

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

Observational learning refers to the process of acquiring behaviors, skills, or attitudes by watching and imitating others.

Mental Picture

An image or representation formed in the mind of something not currently being sensed.

Future Time

The concept or perception of time that lies ahead, including plans, expectations, and the anticipation of events that have not yet occurred.

Modeled Behavior

Actions or responses learned through observing and replicating the behavior of others.