All of the Following Are Factors Affecting the Magnitude of Dissonance

question 64

Multiple Choice

All of the following are factors affecting the magnitude of dissonance EXCEPT:

• A)the extent to which the action is reversible
• B)a person's level of self-esteem
• C)the amount of external justification a person has for a behavior
• D)the extent to which aversive consequences can be foreseen

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Definitions:

Overlearning

involves practicing newly acquired skills beyond the point of initial mastery, leading to better performance and retention.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic technique that involves associating items to be remembered with specific physical locations.

Massed Practice

Massed Practice is a learning method where a skill or knowledge is practiced continuously without breaks, often leading to quick learning but poor retention over time.

Consolidation

The process by which memories become stable in the brain; involves strengthening of the neural network that represents the memory.