Heath Is Vegan, and Feels That It Is the Best

question 27

Multiple Choice

Heath is vegan, and feels that it is the best way to eat.Je believes that harming (and domesticating) animals is morally wrong.He also believes that relying only on plant-based sources of food is best for the earth, and he feels that consuming animal-based products is unhealthy.Finally, he believes that if everyone were vegan we would have less hunger in the world.This is an example of _____________.

• A)Vertical structure
• B)Horizontal structure
• C)Primitive beliefs
• D)Unit relations

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Definitions:

Spreading Alternatives

A cognitive phenomenon where individuals devalue rejected alternatives to feel better about the choices they have made.

Self-Verification

The desire and tendency of individuals to seek confirmation of their self-concept, whether positive or negative, from their social environment.

Negative Views

Pessimistic or unfavorable opinions or beliefs about something or someone.

Effort Justification

A psychological phenomenon where individuals rationalize the effort they put into a task by increasing their valuation of the outcome.