Research Studies Have Shown That People Seek Consistency and Try

question 165

True/False

Research studies have shown that people seek consistency and try to reduce dissonance between their attitudes and their emotions.

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Definitions:

Attachment Phase

A developmental period in which young children develop strong emotional bonds with primary caregivers, crucial for healthy psychological growth.

Caregivers

Individuals who provide care to others who cannot care for themselves, including children, the elderly, or those with disabilities or illnesses.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements necessary for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep.

Reinforcers

Stimuli that increase the likelihood of a repeated behavior by providing a consequence that is desirable or by removing an undesirable one.