Which of the Following Theories Assumes That to Reduce Discomfort

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following theories assumes that to reduce discomfort we justify our actions to ourselves?

• A)self-presentation theory
• B)self-consistency theory
• C)cognitive dissonance theory
• D)terror management theory

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Definitions:

Bureaucracies

Organized administrative systems governed by a set of rules and regulations, typically within large organizations or governments, to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

Alienation

A feeling of isolation or estrangement from oneself, others, or society, often resulting in disenchantment or disconnection.

Roles, Rules

The prescribed behaviors and expectations associated with specific positions in social structures, and the formal and informal guidelines governing behavior.

Bureaucratic Organization

A type of organization structured through a hierarchy of authority with a clear set of rules and procedures aimed at achieving efficiency and predictability in operations.