Wendy Was Against the Use of Animals for Testing Cosmetics

question 130

Multiple Choice

Wendy was against the use of animals for testing cosmetics. She believed that it amounted to cruelty toward animals. She worked in a particular organization that was known for using alternative testing methods. When a special investigative team revealed that the firm actually used animals for testing purposes, she experienced a psychological discomfort. This discomfort that Wendy experienced is an example of _____.

• A) mood contagion
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) constructive stress
• D) destructive stress
• E) workplace rage

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Definitions:

Cultural Learning

The process by which individuals acquire the values, norms, behaviors, and social skills appropriate to their culture.

Induction

A method of childrearing in which the parent appeals to the child’s own abilities, sense of responsibility, and feelings for others in correcting the child’s misbehavior.

Power Assertion

A method of childrearing in which the parent uses punishment and authority to correct the child’s misbehavior.

Delay Gratification

The ability to resist the temptation for an immediate reward and wait for a later reward, often considered a sign of emotional intelligence and self-control.