Which of the Following Is a Similarity Between the Cognitive

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a similarity between the cognitive dissonance theory and self-perception theory?

• A)Both theories suggest that behavior can change attitudes.
• B)Both theories suggest that when attitude changes,behavior changes too.
• C)Both theories suggest that attitude remains constant while behavior changes.
• D)Both theories suggest that individuals should changetheir behavior to fit their attitude.

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which organisms adjust to new environments or changes in their current environment.

Environment

The surrounding conditions, influences, or forces which impact the growth, development, and survival of organisms, including humans.

Psychosexual Development

In Freudian theory, an unvarying sequence of stages of childhood personality development in which gratification shifts from the mouth to the anus and then to the genitals.

Latency Stage

A phase in Freudian psychosexual development occurring approximately between the ages of 5 and puberty, characterized by dormant sexual feelings.