Which of the Following Has Been Resolved About Cognitive Dissonance

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has been resolved about cognitive dissonance?

• A) whether or not it is a state of arousal
• B) whether the magnitude of incentive influences dissonance
• C) the role of choice or coercion
• D) both a and b
• E) all of the above

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Definitions:

Mischel's Claims

Assertions by psychologist Walter Mischel that personality can vary significantly according to situational factors.

Personality

The set of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral patterns that are stable over time and across situations, which characterizes an individual and differentiates them from others.

Life Span

A term referring to the maximum duration of life of a species, or more commonly, the length of an individual's life.

Relative Consistency

Relative consistency is the concept that an individual's behavior in different situations remains consistent over time despite varying external circumstances.