Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Cognitive

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of cognitive dissonance?

• A) a state of tension that occurs when a person's behavior does not correspond to his or her attitude
• B) the tendency for members of a group to avoid taking responsibility for their actions because they assume that others will do so
• C) the tendency for members of a close-knit group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress disagreement
• D) a belief that a statement is true just because the person has heard it repeated over and over again

Familiarize with major scientific discoveries and theories in biology.

Recognize the significance of statistical significance and sampling error in experimental research.

Identify leadership principles that promote empowerment and how they contrast with traditional models.

Understand the flaws and criticisms of classical management theories, including Taylorism and division of labor concepts.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.

Unforgiving Perfectionist

Describes someone who adheres rigidly to extremely high standards without allowing room for error or forgiveness.

Rigid

Describes something that is inflexible, strict, or set in its ways, often used in both physical and metaphorical contexts to denote lack of adaptability.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A mental condition in which a person has an inflated sense of their own importance, a deep need for excessive attention and admiration, troubled relationships, and a lack of empathy for others.