We Grant a Certain Latitude Toward Acceptance or Rejection of New

question 73

Multiple Choice

We grant a certain latitude toward acceptance or rejection of new ideas about an object for which we already hold an opinion. The tendency to characterize ideas falling in the area of rejection as farther from our position than they actually are results in a(n) ________ effect.

• A) assimilation
• B) contrast
• C) distortion
• D) dissonance

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Definitions:

Autonomy

The capacity to make an informed, uncoerced decision; often associated with self-governance and independence.

Individualistic Societies

Societies that emphasize personal achievements, individual rights, and autonomy, as opposed to collective goals.

Collectivistic Societies

Societies that prioritize the needs and goals of the group over the desires of the individual, emphasizing community, cooperation, and interdependence.

Relationship Orientations

The inclination or preference towards certain types of interactions or bonds with others, influencing personal connections.