"Induced" Abortions

question 71

Multiple Choice

"Induced" abortions

• A) happen due to physiological problems.
• B) are called "miscarriages."
• C) are performed when continuing a pregnancy represents a threat to the life and health of the mother.
• D) occur due to developmental problems.
• E) are performed at the woman's request.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

State of psychological tension produced by simultaneously having two opposing cognitions. People are motivated to reduce the tension, often by changing or rejecting one of the cognitions. Festinger proposed that we seek harmony in our attitudes, beliefs and behaviours and try to reduce tension from inconsistency among these elements.

Japanese Participants

Individuals from Japan taking part in an activity, study, or event.

American Participants

A term often used in research studies indicating the individuals taking part in the study are from the United States.

Social Cues

Nonverbal or environmental signals that are interpreted by individuals to guide their social interactions.