When Outdoor Receptacles Are Installed Where a Cord Will Be

question 9

Multiple Choice

When outdoor receptacles are installed where a cord will be plugged in permanently, such as for decorative lighting, the box cover ____ maintain weatherproof integrity when the cord is plugged in.

• A) must
• B) need not

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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.