According to Dissonance Theory, We Tend to Experience Dissonance After

question 31

Multiple Choice

According to dissonance theory, we tend to experience dissonance after making an important decision because:

• A) we often feel forced into choosing a particular alternative
• B) the rejected alternative seems more attractive than the chosen alternative
• C) the chosen alternative is seldom entirely positive, while the rejected alternatives are seldom entirely negative
• D) we hardly ever have enough time to make a good decision

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Definitions:

Uterine Smooth Muscle

Muscle tissue in the walls of the uterus, which expands during pregnancy and contracts during labor.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in female mammals that produce milk for feeding their offspring.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions such as temperature and hunger.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that helps regulate the balance of water in the body by reducing the amount of urine produced.