An Unpleasant Psychological State Often Aroused When People Hold Two

question 119

Multiple Choice

An unpleasant psychological state often aroused when people hold two conflicting cognitions is called

• A)cognitive dissonance.
• B)attitude ambivalence.
• C)functional inconsistency.
• D)self-persuasion.

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Definitions:

Predictive Utility

The ability of a theory, model, or measurement to accurately forecast or anticipate future events or behaviors based on current data or observations.

Parsimonious

Favoring simplicity and minimalism, especially in explanations that involve the least number of assumptions.

Outcome Expectations

These are beliefs about the expected results of one's behavior, which can influence motivation and action in both social cognitive theory and behavioral psychology.

Social Learning

The process of acquiring behaviors, attitudes, and skills through observing and imitating others within a social context.