According to Dissonance Theorists,the Practice of Threatening Mild Punishment Works

question 19

Multiple Choice

According to dissonance theorists,the practice of threatening mild punishment works because it arouses _______ cognitive dissonance and therefore causes _______.

• A) little; a change in attitude toward the forbidden act
• B) much; a change in attitude toward the forbidden act
• C) no; little if any frustration
• D) no; avoidance of the punishment
• E) much; avoidance of the punishment

Understand the impact of organizational culture and diversity on change management.

Comprehend the benefits and limitations of different change strategies including force-coercion and shared power.

Understand the implications of rapid change on employee sentiments and behaviors.

Analyze the relationship between change strategies and organizational outcomes.

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Definitions:

Neuron Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that encloses the cytoplasm of a neuron, controlling the passage of ions and molecules in and out of the neuron.

Synapse

Region where a neuron’s axon terminals transmit signaling molecules (neurotransmitter) to another cell.

Neurons

Specialized cells within the nervous system that transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Myelin Sheath

A fatty layer that encases the axons of some neurons, which increases the speed at which electrical impulses are conducted.