According to Dissonance Theory, as the External Justifications for Performing

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to dissonance theory, as the external justifications for performing an act decrease, the need to find internal justifications for performing the act tends to:

• A) decrease
• B) increase
• C) remain the same
• D) decrease rapidly, followed by a gradual increase

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Definitions:

Risk-loving

An inclination to engage in behaviors or decisions that involve exposure to uncertainty, with the potential for higher rewards.

Expected Value

The sum of the payoffs associated with each possible outcome of a situation weighted by its probability of occurring.

Fixed Salary

A pre-determined amount of pay that an employee receives on a regular basis, such as monthly or annually, regardless of performance or hours worked.

Utility

An economic term that represents the satisfaction or pleasure individuals gain from consuming goods or services.