Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic of the Ecological

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ecological approach?

• A)It has its roots in psychology and anthropology.
• B)It emphasizes larger cultural contexts for cognition.
• C)It emphasizes realistic,"everyday" contexts.
• D)It emphasizes carefully controlled,laboratory experimentation.

---

Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The unease in one's mind stemming from the coexistence of two or more opposing beliefs, ideas, or values within the same person.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings towards objects, people, or situations which can influence behavior and perceptions.

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be retrieved from memory.

Insufficient Justification Effect

A phenomenon where individuals experiencing insufficient external reasons for their actions undergo attitude change to reduce dissonance.