Imagine That Someone Asked You to Do Something You Found

question 57

Multiple Choice

Imagine that someone asked you to do something you found very distasteful, such as eating a handful of sugar-coated beetles. For the sake of argument, let's say that you complied and ate the beetles. According to dissonance theory, under which of the following conditions would you be most likely to find the experience of eating beetles enjoyable?

• A) When your best friend offered you a large reward for eating them
• B) When a person you disliked offered you a large reward for eating them
• C) When your best friend offered you a small reward for eating them
• D) When a person you disliked offered you a small reward for eating them

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Definitions:

Group Identity

The sense of belonging to a group and identifying with it, where members share similar interests, values, practices, or characteristics.

Team-Member Exchange

The dynamic and reciprocal relationship between team members and their leaders, focusing on the quality of interactions and support.

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The confidence in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

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The feeling of admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.