Which of the Following Statements Has Primarily Cognitive Meaning

question 182

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements has primarily cognitive meaning?

• A) Private insurance companies regularly overbill the Medicare program.
• B) From what I saw last night, it's clear that your little brother is a brat.
• C) Justin Timberlake's latest CD is positively stunning.
• D) Professor Gibson delivered a moronic lecture today on Plato's metaphysics.
• E) Everyone with a functioning brain rejects religious fundamentalism.

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Definitions:

Long-term Relationships

Romantic or platonic connections between individuals that are maintained over a prolonged period, often characterized by mutual support and commitment.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory that suggests an uncomfortable tension arises from holding contradictory cognitions (e.g., beliefs, attitudes) simultaneously, leading to efforts to reduce the dissonance.

Hypocrites

Hypocrites are individuals who claim to have moral beliefs, standards, or virtues that their own behavior does not conform to; their actions contradict their stated beliefs or values.

Attitudes

A settled way of thinking or feeling about something, typically reflected in a person's behavior or expressed beliefs.