Because Dissonance Reduction Processes Are Mostly Unconscious, People __________

question 140

Multiple Choice

Because dissonance reduction processes are mostly unconscious, people __________.

• A) tend to use them as coping strategies
• B) often will overestimate how badly negative feedback may affect them
• C) usually will put a lot of effort into reducing cognitive dissonance
• D) must change their behaviors, not their thoughts, to reduce feelings of dissonance

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Definitions:

Neurotic

Pertaining to neurosis, a broad category of psychological disorders characterized by anxiety, depression, or other feelings of distress.

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

Increased Depression

A state where there is a significant rise in feelings of sadness, worthlessness, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed.

Psychiatric Services

Medical services focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.