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The Media Can Reject Ads That Violate Their Standards of Truth

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The media can reject ads that violate their standards of truth and good taste.


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Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

Social Norms

Accepted behaviors that are considered typical within a group or society, guiding interactions and expectations.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent with one another, often leading to changes to reduce the dissonance.

Philip Zimbardo

Philip Zimbardo is a psychologist well-known for his 1971 Stanford prison experiment which highlighted the impact of situational forces on human behavior.

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