____ Is an Email or IM-Based Scam Designed to Persuade

question 62

Multiple Choice

____ is an email or IM-based scam designed to persuade you to reveal confidential information.

• A) Sniffing
• B) Spamming
• C) Pharming
• D) Phishing

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Definitions:

Collectivistic Cultures

Societies that prioritize group goals over individual ones and emphasize interdependence among individuals.

Individualistic Cultures

Societies that emphasize personal achievements and rights, fostering an independence and self-reliance among its members.

Drive for Consistency

An internal push within individuals to ensure that their beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors are all in agreement.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals experience discomfort when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values), leading to an alteration in one of the cognitions to reduce the discomfort.