Cognitive Dissonance Theory Predicts That Once a Difficult Choice Between

question 10

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory predicts that once a difficult choice between equally attractive alternatives is made, people experience:

• A)counter-reaction balancing.
• B)effort justification.
• C)insufficient justification.
• D)post-decision regret.

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Definitions:

Moral Therapy

A historical approach to mental health treatment focusing on humane treatment, moral discipline, and the therapeutic benefits of a structured environment.

United States

refers to a country composed of 50 states, a federal district, five major self-governing territories, and various possessions, known for its large size and diverse culture and geography.

Benjamin Rush

Known as a founding father of American psychiatry, he was an 18th-century physician who made significant contributions to the development and understanding of mental illness.

Asylums

Institutions meant for the care of mental illness patients, historically known for their varying standards of treatment.