The Predictions from Dissonance Theory Did Not Always Come Out

question 2

Multiple Choice

The predictions from dissonance theory did not always come out as predicted. What happened to the theory?

• A)it was discarded
• B)it was concluded that it must be true; most of the research proved it
• C)it evolved to incorporate the idea that dissonance occurred most strongly when the self was threatened
• D)it was logically disproven but hung on over the years because nothing better came along

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Definitions:

Workplace Violence

Any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at work.

Feeling Treated Unfairly

The perception or experience of being subjected to injustice or partiality in social, professional, or personal contexts.

Trigger

A stimulus that initiates a reaction or process, especially causing recollection of traumatic experiences or the activation of behaviors.

Human Factors Psychology

A field of psychology that focuses on how people interact with products, tools, and environments, aiming to improve safety, efficiency, and usability.