Dissonance Reduction Theory Predicts That Once a Person Has Hurt

question 32

Multiple Choice

Dissonance reduction theory predicts that once a person has hurt another, he will be ________ likely to hurt the person again in the future. This explanation is ________ the idea of catharsis.

• A) more; contrary to
• B) less; contrary to
• C) more; consistent with
• D) less; consistent with

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Definitions:

Securities Act of 1933

A U.S. federal law that regulates the sale of securities to the public, requiring full transparency through the registration of securities.

Expert

An individual with a high level of knowledge or skill in a particular area, typically acquired through education, training, or extensive experience.

Constructive Fraud

A type of fraud established by an abuse of a trust relationship where there was no intent to deceive, but the actions or negligence led to a breach of duty which resulted in harm.

Material Fact

A material fact is a fact that, if known, would influence an individual's decision in a transaction or in a legal case, thereby having a significant impact on the outcome.