Elsa Contends That She Can Taste the Difference Between Fat-Free

question 56

Multiple Choice

Elsa contends that she can taste the difference between fat-free cheeses and those with regular fat content. Elsa is exhibiting

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) selective retention.
• C) stimulus discrimination.
• D) selective comprehension.
• E) stimulus generalization.

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Definitions:

Deliberate System

A deliberate system involves processes and structures intentionally designed and maintained to achieve specific goals or outcomes.

Belief Perseverance

Belief perseverance is the tendency to maintain a belief even after the evidence supporting it has been debunked or contradicted.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences mental discomfort from holding contradictory beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Self-Blame

The act of attributing personal failures or mistakes to one's own deficiencies or actions.