According to One Theory, When We Say One Thing but Do

question 243

Multiple Choice

According to one theory, when we say one thing but do another, or discover inconsistencies in our attitudes, we

• A) experience cognitive dissonance.
• B) exaggerate our tendencies for self-confirmation.
• C) become more resistant to persuasion.
• D) reduce cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

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A single motor neuron and all the muscle fibers it innervates, functioning as a single operational unit in muscle contraction.

Sternocleidomastoid

A muscle of the chest arising from the sternum and inner part of the clavicle.

Deltoid

A large, triangular muscle covering the shoulder joint, used for lifting and rotating the arm.

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