New Devices Designed Specifically to Protect Property or to Assist

question 90

Multiple Choice

New devices designed specifically to protect property or to assist police will generate ________ behavior by would-be lawbreakers.

• A) resentful
• B) hesitant
• C) adaptive
• D) gleeful
• E) resistant

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological unease felt when a person simultaneously maintains conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values.

Consideration Set

A group of brands or products a consumer considers as options when making a purchase decision.

Extended Problem Solving

A consumer decision-making process employed when purchasing complex or expensive products, involving extensive information gathering and evaluation.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological state experienced by an individual when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, often resulting in discomfort and the motivation to reduce the inconsistency.