You Have Observed That There Is More Litter Around Signs

question 30

Multiple Choice

You have observed that there is more litter around signs that say "$500 fine for littering" than around signs that say "Please keep our state clean." What social psychological theory would you use to explain this observation?

• A) Reactance theory
• B) Cognitive dissonance theory
• C) Attitude inoculation theory
• D) Elaboration likelihood model

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Definitions:

Motor Skills

Abilities involving the movement and coordination of muscles to perform activities ranging from simple to complex movements.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory in which previous experiences aid the performance of a task without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Classical Conditioning

A training method in which two stimuli are consistently associated with each other; over time, a reaction initially caused by the second stimulus is triggered by the first stimulus alone.

Implicit Memory

A type of memory that enables us to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences, such as procedural memory involved in riding a bike.