Individuals Can Reduce Cognitive Dissonance by

question 116

Multiple Choice

Individuals can reduce cognitive dissonance by

• A) ignoring negative cognitions.
• B) pretending they did not perform a particular behaviour.
• C) adding new cognitions that are consistent with their behaviour.
• D) decreasing their arousal.
• E) reducing their total number of cognitions.

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Definitions:

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Ground Electrode

An electrical conductive path to the earth, used in electrical systems to provide a reference point for current return.

Electrical Potential Difference

The difference in electric potential between two points, which causes electric current to flow if a path is provided.

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