Felix Sweats Profusely Just Before an Interview and Feels Uncomfortable

question 117

Multiple Choice

Felix sweats profusely just before an interview and feels uncomfortable.He concludes he is nervous.However,his nervousness disappears when he notices the lights are not working in the waiting room.In the context of psychology,which of the following is exemplified in this scenario?

• A)cognitive dissonance theory
• B)self-perception theory
• C)hierarchy of needs
• D)operant conditioning

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Definitions:

Thalamus

A part of the brain located in the center of the brain, which acts as the main relay station for sensory information going to the cerebral cortex.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychological disorder characterized by a disruption in the connections among cognition, emotion, and conduct, resulting in incorrect perceptions and unsuitable behaviors and emotions.

Hearing Voices

The experience of hearing sounds, often in the form of voices, in the absence of external stimuli, commonly associated with conditions such as schizophrenia or during extreme stress.

Acute Schizophrenia

A term sometimes used to describe the sudden onset of schizophrenia symptoms, such as delusions and hallucinations, which require immediate medical attention.