Festinger and Carlsmith Had Experimental Participants Perform a Dull Task

question 103

Multiple Choice

Festinger and Carlsmith had experimental participants perform a dull task but paid them to lie by telling a prospective participant that the task had been enjoyable. Results showed that the participants who were paid _____ came to believe the task had been ________________.

• A) $1; tedious and boring
• B) $1; interesting and enjoyable
• C) $20; interesting and enjoyable
• D) $1; frightening

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Definitions:

Embedded Response

A type of answer or reaction that is included or hidden within a larger message or context.

Reflection Response

A communication technique used in counseling and interpersonal communication where the listener repeats or paraphrases what the speaker has said to show understanding and empathy.

Closed-ended Question

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Challenging

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