Based on MRI Research on People Who Experienced and Later

question 136

Multiple Choice

Based on MRI research on people who experienced and later resolved cognitive dissonance,what would you expect to happen to Mary,who just reduced her dissonant feelings about visiting the tanning salon by telling herself that she isn't genetically predisposed to skin cancer,so it won't affect her?

• A) She will next experience nervousness.
• B) She will experience pleasant feelings.
• C) She will be able to think critically about other things.
• D) She will be unable to encode new memories for up to ten minutes.
• E) She will experience cognitive overload.

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Absolute Best

The highest possible standard or quality that can be achieved in a specific context.

Satisficing Decision

A decision-making process that seeks a satisfactory rather than an optimal solution, prioritizing adequate over perfect results due to limitations.

Acceptable Alternative

An option deemed suitable or satisfactory for achieving a goal, often considered in decision-making processes.

Optimizing Decision

The process of finding the most effective solution among various choices, with the aim of achieving the best possible outcome.