Which of the Following Is an Example of Cognitive Dissonance

question 163

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of cognitive dissonance?

• A)You were raised to believe that sex before marriage is wrong, but as an unmarried adult you have sex with your romantic partner.
• B)Over time you have come to realize that your parents are not always right.
• C)While you used to dislike your boss, over the past few years you have actually grown to like her.
• D)You rarely speak to the person who was once your best friend.

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Definitions:

Plastic Crash Dummies

Models made of plastic and other materials designed to simulate human physical responses in vehicle crash testing to improve safety.

Validity Effect

The phenomenon where a belief or a statement is more likely to be accepted as true the more it is repeated or encountered, regardless of its actual validity.

Exposure Effect

The psychological phenomenon where repeated exposure to a stimulus increases an individual's preference for that stimulus.

Contrast Effect

A psychological phenomenon wherein the perception or judgment of something is influenced by the comparison with something else, often leading to exaggeration of differences.