Festinger and Carlsmith (1959)found That When People Act in a Manner

question 36

Multiple Choice

Festinger and Carlsmith (1959) found that when people act in a manner that is contrary to their internal attitudes they feel uncomfortable.To reduce this discomfort,they may change their attitudes.This is known as:

• A)defensive pessimism.
• B)self-perception theory.
• C)the insufficient justification effect.
• D)the fundamental attribution error.

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The tendency to overestimate the extent to which others notice and evaluate our appearance, performance, and mistakes.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, the need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Inflated Sense

A condition where an individual's perception of their abilities or attributes is significantly higher than reality.