The Term "Cognitive Dissonance" Refers to

question 191

Multiple Choice

The term "cognitive dissonance" refers to

• A) any change in one's attitudes.
• B) an inconsistency between one's attitudes and behavior.
• C) doing the same thing one says one will do.
• D) forming attitudes that are in agreement with the facts.

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Definitions:

Evaluative Belief

A judgment or assessment about the value or worth of something, based on criteria or standards.

Foundational Belief

Core convictions or assumptions that are deeply held and form the basis for an individual's worldview or philosophy.

Primitive Belief

A belief based on our own personal experience or from a credible authority.

Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to solve problems and make judgments quickly and efficiently.