In Light of the Research on Cognitive Dissonance Theory, What

question 36

Multiple Choice

In light of the research on cognitive dissonance theory, what is the best explanation for the role of large, expensive marriage ceremonies?

• A)Such ceremonies probably strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification but do not contribute to specific marriage-consistent behaviors.
• B)Such ceremonies probably discourage specific marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family but do not contribute to overall commitment.
• C)Such ceremonies probably strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification and probably discourage marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family.
• D)Such ceremonies probably do not strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification and probably do not discourage marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family.

Understand the pivotal sociopolitical shifts and coalitions in postwar America relating to civil rights and labor movements.

Understand the key tactics and strategies employed by Thurgood Marshall and Charles Hamilton Houston in their legal fight against Jim Crow laws.

Analyze the role of lawyers as social engineers in the context of civil rights movements.

Identify the significance of grassroots support in legal and social reforms.

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