The World-Will-End-On-June-7 Group Got Together on June 7 to Pray

question 152

Multiple Choice

The World-Will-End-on-June-7 group got together on June 7 to pray as the world ended. The next day the world did not end. The leader of the group said, "Our prayers saved the world." What process was responsible for the attitude change?

• A) Implicit egotism
• B) Groupthink
• C) Impression management
• D) Cognitive dissonance

Grasp the influence of cognitive processes and personal constructs on behavior and personality.

Recognize the impact of socio-cultural factors and life experiences (e.g., job loss) on personality adjustments and development.

Understand the role of personal narratives in integrating experiences and shaping personality across different life stages.

Understand the role and influence of genetic predispositions on personality development.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Pressure

The force applied perpendicular to the surface of an object per unit area over which that force is distributed.

Stirrup

A bone in the middle ear, also known as the stapes, that plays a critical role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations.

Menopause

A natural biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual periods.