In an Experiment, Subjects Who Anonymously Wrote a Counter-Attitudinal Essay

question 99

Multiple Choice

In an experiment, subjects who anonymously wrote a counter-attitudinal essay changed attitudes in the direction predicted by __________ theory.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) incentive
• C) attribution
• D) elaboration likelihood
• E) none of the above

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Definitions:

Raised As A Girl

Refers to the social, cultural, and familial upbringing of an individual as a girl, regardless of the individual's biological sex.

Social Learning Theory

Theory that behaviors are learned by observing and imitating models. Also called social cognitive theory.

Gender Roles

Societal norms dictating the behaviors, activities, and attitudes considered appropriate based on one's perceived sex or gender identity.

Observing Models

A learning process where individuals acquire new behaviors, skills, or attitudes by watching others perform them.