According to the Text, One of the Most Common Ways

question 109

Multiple Choice

According to the text, one of the most common ways to reduce cognitive dissonance is to

• A)change beliefs.
• B)change behaviors.
• C)change beliefs and behaviors.
• D)use rationalizations.
• E)ignore the inconsistencies until they fade away.

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation of how a consumer's preferences over a set of goods and services translates into an assessment of the utility or satisfaction derived from each bundle of consumption.

Indifference Curve

A graph representing different combinations of two goods that provide a consumer with the same level of satisfaction or utility.

Apples

Edible fruits produced by an apple tree, characterized by a sweet flavor and crisp texture, often consumed raw or used in a variety of culinary dishes.

Bananas

A long curved fruit that grows in clusters and has soft pulpy flesh and yellow skin when ripe.