According to the Authors of Your Text, What Is One

question 180

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, what is one major danger of engaging in self-justification strategies?

• A) We experience cognitive dissonance.
• B) We will have lower self-esteem.
• C) We can end up becoming prejudiced.
• D) We can fail to learn from our mistakes.

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Definitions:

Chronic Anxiety

Persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities, lasting for an extended period of time.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions affecting the heart, including coronary artery disease, heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias), and heart defects.

Vascular Disease

A class of diseases affecting the vascular system, which includes arteries, veins, and capillaries, leading to restricted blood flow.

Pseudo-Dementia

Cognitive impairment similar to that of dementia but reversible. May be brought on by depression, nutritional deficiency, thyroid disorder, or any one of a number of other diseases; symptoms may also occur as side effects from medications.