Electric Shock Is a Commonly Used Aversive Stimulus in Part

question 8

Multiple Choice

Electric shock is a commonly used aversive stimulus in part because it is

• A)highly acceptable.
• B)easily administered.
• C)not painful.
• D)minimally reactive.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Attribution

The process of explaining one's own or others' behaviors and events by attributing causes to them.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency for observers, when analyzing others’ behavior, to underestimate the impact of the situation and to overestimate the impact of personal disposition.

Fundamental Attribution Error

A cognitive bias where individuals tend to attribute others' actions to their character or personality, underestimating external factors.