Frank Once Ate an Orange and Shortly Afterwards He Got

question 103

Multiple Choice

Frank once ate an orange and shortly afterwards he got the flu. Although the orange did not cause Frank to become ill, he no longer likes to eat oranges. What is the conditioned stimulus?

• A) feeling ill from the flu
• B) feeling ill from the orange
• C) the virus that caused the flu
• D) oranges

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Definitions:

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be remembered or brought to mind.

Cognitive Structure of Belief

The mental framework that organizes and influences one's acceptance of ideas, information, and perceptions, shaping attitudes and convictions.

Tendency for Attitudes

A predisposition or inclination to respond in a particular way toward certain situations, objects, or people, reflecting underlying beliefs or feelings.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, ideals, or actions are in conflict, leading to an internal drive to reduce the dissonance.