According to the Authors of Your Text,the Arousal of Dissonance

question 73

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text,the arousal of dissonance by having individuals make statements that run against their behaviours and then reminding them of this inconsistency is

• A) cognitive assonance.
• B) effort justification.
• C) rationalization.
• D) hypocrisy induction.
• E) internal justification.

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Definitions:

Convergent Thinking

A thought process that focuses on arriving at a single, correct solution to a problem by applying logical steps and factual knowledge.

Functional Thinking

A problem-solving approach that focuses on how things work and seeking practical ways to accomplish a given task.

Circular Thinking

A form of reasoning in which the conclusion is pre-assumed in one of the premises, often leading nowhere or to logical fallacies.

Imaging

A technique used to visualize the internal structures of the body for diagnostic purposes.