All of the Following Are Potential Ways to Reduce Dissonance

question 82

Multiple Choice

All of the following are potential ways to reduce dissonance EXCEPT:

• A)trivialize the inconsistent cognitions.
• B)change one of the inconsistent cognitions.
• C)reflect deeply on the inconsistency between the two cognitions.
• D)add a third cognition that makes the original cognitions seem less inconsistent.

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Definitions:

Preconventional

A stage of moral development where individuals' ethical principles are guided by the consequences of actions and external rewards or punishments.

Cheat

Engaging in dishonest or deceitful behavior to gain an unfair advantage in a competitive situation or to bypass established rules.

Ethical Development

The process of establishing and applying moral standards and principles within individuals, organizations, or societies.

Preconventional

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where an individual's moral reasoning is based primarily on consequences of actions and external rewards or punishments.