Cognitive Dissonance Theory Is Most Helpful for Understanding the

question 7

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory is most helpful for understanding the

• A) mere exposure effect.
• B) fundamental attribution error.
• C) foot-in-the-door phenomenon.
• D) bystander effect.

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Definitions:

Studying

The act of engaging in cognitive and mental activity in order to acquire knowledge, understand new information, or prepare for examinations.

Punishment

A process in behavioral psychology that involves applying a negative stimulus to reduce or eliminate an undesirable behavior.

External Attribution

The process of attributing the cause of one's own or others' behaviors to external factors, such as the situation or other people, instead of to internal characteristics.

Disadvantage

Disadvantage refers to a condition or situation that unfavorably affects someone or something, putting them at a lesser position compared to others.