Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Cognitive

question 184

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of cognitive dissonance?

• A) John has been shopping for a new TV, but has not yet made a purchase because he is having trouble deciding which brand to buy.
• B) Julie decided to eat at a restaurant she previously avoided after learning that several movie stars she admires endorse the restaurant.
• C) Marquetto is torn between going to the movies with friends or staying home and studying for an exam tomorrow.
• D) Rico just bought an expensive HDTV and is already worried that he could have found a better deal if he had shopped more carefully.

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Definitions:

Alpha Waves

A type of brainwave that is associated with relaxed, calm, and wakeful states, typically with closed eyes.

Theta Waves

A type of brainwave primarily observed in sleep and meditation, associated with relaxation, creativity, and reduced consciousness.

Electrooculograph

A technique for measuring the corneo-retinal standing potential between the front and the back of the human eye, used to track eye movements.

Electroencephalograph

A device used to record the electrical activity of the brain, often employed in the diagnosis and monitoring of neurological conditions.