Severe Forms of Intellectual Disability Are Typically Caused by

question 130

Multiple Choice

Severe forms of intellectual disability are typically caused by

• A) a lack of proper socialization.
• B) psychological and emotional factors.
• C) genetic and environmental influences.
• D) rare genetic mutations or accidents during birth.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes) and are motivated to reduce this discomfort.

Festinger

Refers to Leon Festinger, a psychologist best known for his cognitive dissonance theory, which explores the discomfort felt by individuals when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent.

Cognitive Consistency

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals are motivated to maintain consistency among their cognitions, leading to changes in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors when inconsistencies occur.

Festinger and Carlsmith's Experiment

A psychological study on cognitive dissonance which demonstrated how attitude change can result from forced compliance behavior.