If Zachary Argues That Self-Perception Theory Better Explains Why People

question 100

Multiple Choice

If Zachary argues that self-perception theory better explains why people change their attitudes in research studies than cognitive dissonance theory does,which of the following is he most likely to believe?

• A) that changes in attitudes are motivated by a desire to reduce unpleasant feelings
• B) that private attitudes do not really change in these experiments
• C) that observers are fairly inaccurate in predicting others' attitudes
• D) that the changed attitude must be directly related to the attitude-discrepant behaviour

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum of the mammalian brain, involved in higher brain functions such as thought and action.

Thalamus

A brain structure that processes and relays sensory information to the appropriate areas of the brain.

Neurons

Specialized cells that convey nerve signals, serving as the fundamental components of the nervous system.

Nerves

Bundles of axons coated in myelin that travel together through the body.