As Part of an Experiment, a Person Is Asked to Write

question 300

Multiple Choice

As part of an experiment, a person is asked to write an essay advocating an opinion that is opposite to her own. She is given no financial incentive to do this and after completing the essay, the experimenters find that her prior attitude has shifted towards the one advocated in the essay she just wrote. The opinions of other participants in the study who received a financial incentive ($20) for writing a counterattitudinal essay did not show similar shifts. This example best demonstrates the phenomenon called:

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) social loafing.
• C) the fundamental attribution error.
• D) social facilitation.

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Definitions:

Positively Valued

Regarded with high esteem or importance, often due to perceived benefits, moral significance, or emotional attachment.

Benefit Someone

To provide advantage or positive outcomes to an individual or group, improving their condition or situation.

Prosocial Behaviour

Voluntary actions that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals.

Religious Principles

Fundamental beliefs, morals, and ethical codes that are guided by religious teachings and faith.