In the Aftermath of Dissonant Behaviour,people Often Change Something About

question 35

Multiple Choice

In the aftermath of dissonant behaviour,people often change something about themselves as a means of reducing cognitive dissonance.This is known as

• A) external justification.
• B) behaviour modification.
• C) internal justification.
• D) postdecision regret.
• E) the overjustification effect.

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Definitions:

Humor

Humor is a cognitive response to stimuli that leads to feelings of amusement, often resulting in laughter or a sense of enjoyment.

Physical Punishment

A discipline method involving the use of physical force with the intention of causing a child to experience pain but not injury, aimed at correcting or controlling behavior.

Child Abuse

Any action by another person – adult or child – that causes significant harm to a child, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, or neglect.

Rates of Victimization

Rates of victimization refer to the frequency or occurrence rate at which individuals or groups are subjected to harm, abuse, or crime.