Sally Considered Herself to Be Relatively Liberal in Her Political

question 54

Multiple Choice

Sally considered herself to be relatively liberal in her political and social views. Her best friend introduced her to an environmental activist group. At the first meeting she attended, Sally agreed with everything that was presented and decided to join the group. At the second meeting, however, a group member presented an argument that Sally thought was "extreme." Sally later told her friend that she could never join this group because their ideas were "crazy." Which theory would best explain Sally's change of attitude?

• A) Hierarchy of Effects
• B) Balance theory
• C) Theory of Cognitive Dissonance
• D) Self- perception theory
• E) Social Judgment theory

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Definitions:

Verbal Participation

Active engagement in discussions or interactions through spoken contributions.

Large Groups

Social or organizational gatherings that consist of a significant number of members, which can affect interaction and cohesion within the group.

Member Satisfaction

The level of contentment or happiness experienced by individuals within a group, organization, or community, often used as an indicator of the group’s health or effectiveness.

Team Creativity

The collective ability of a group to generate innovative ideas and solutions through collaborative efforts.