Dissonance Reduction Processes Can Make

question 49

Multiple Choice

Dissonance reduction processes can make:

• A) us like a person we hurt in order to compensate the person for our mistake
• B) us dislike a person we hurt in order to justify hurting the person
• C) us dislike a person we do a favor for because we come to resent doing the favor
• D) people with high self-esteem cheat more because they feel less guilty

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factors

Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Precontemplation Stage

The stage in the Transtheoretical Model of Change where the individual is not yet considering change or is unaware of the need to change.

Chain Smoker

An individual who smokes cigarettes successively, frequently lighting the next cigarette with the previous one.

Action Stage

A phase in the Transtheoretical Model of behavior change where individuals apply specific strategies to engage in new behaviors.