The Experimental Paradigm That Has Been Used to Demonstrate That

question 75

Multiple Choice

The experimental paradigm that has been used to demonstrate that cognitive dissonance processes are driven by a negative,affective state of tension is:

• A)induced hypocrisy.
• B)misattribution of arousal.
• C)the implicit attitudes test.
• D)excitation transfer.

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Definitions:

Ego Identity

A concept in psychology that refers to the coherent sense of self that develops through social interaction and becomes a central aspect of an individual's personality.

Maternal Identification

The process by which a child incorporates aspects of their mother (or primary caretaker's) behaviors, attributes, or attitudes into their own developing personality.

Psychological Distress

A state of emotional suffering characterized by symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and stress, often as a reaction to life situations.

Identity Cohesion

The sense of unity, continuity, and integration of one’s identity across different aspects of self.