Which of the Following Statements Is Supported by the Results

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is supported by the results in Chapter 10?

• A)When comparing only those who went to college, African-Americans are only slightly more likely than whites to have three or more children.
• B)When comparing only those who went to college, African-Americans are not more likely than whites to have three or more children.
• C)When comparing only those who went to college, African-Americans are more likely than whites to believe having three or more children is ideal.
• D)both a and c above

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Definitions:

Theory of Reasoned Action

A psychological theory that explains the relationship between attitudes and behaviors within human action, suggesting that behavioral intentions are influenced by personal attitudes and the subjective norms surrounding an action.

Effort Justification

is a concept in social psychology that explains why people tend to assign greater value to outcomes they've worked hard to achieve.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological discomfort caused by holding two or more conflicting thoughts, beliefs, or attitudes.

Self-Consistency Dissonance

The discomfort experienced when one's actions are not consistent with one's self-concept, leading to cognitive dissonance.