Who of the Following Would Have Argued That Women's Tendency

question 26

Multiple Choice

Who of the following would have argued that women's tendency to prefer peace over war was a basis for denying them the right to vote?

• A) John Sharp Williams
• B) William McKinley
• C) Woodrow Wilson
• D) Alfred Thayer Mahan

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Definitions:

Questionable Act

Pertains to actions or behaviors that raise doubt regarding their morality, ethics, or legality, often eliciting scrutiny or criticism.

Festinger And Carlsmith

Festinger and Carlsmith were social psychologists who conducted seminal experiments on cognitive dissonance, demonstrating how conflicting beliefs can lead to mental discomfort and attitude change.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological condition in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading to an alteration in one's attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.