We Experience Dissonance When We Have

question 103

Multiple Choice

We experience dissonance when we have

• A) made a decision between two equally attractive alternatives.
• B) acted in ways that are not consistent with previously stated attitudes.
• C) insufficient justification for performing a costly act.
• D) all of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their society.

Resocialization

The process by which one's sense of social values, beliefs, and norms are reengineered, often deliberately, through social processes, which can occur in settings such as prisons or rehab centers.

Agent of Socialization

Agents of socialization are individuals, groups, or institutions that play a role in integrating individuals into society by teaching social norms, values, and roles.

Television

A system for transmitting visual images and sound that are reproduced on screens, primarily used for broadcasting entertainment, news, and information.