Cooper and Fazio (1984) Postulate That Four Steps Must Occur

question 80

Multiple Choice

Cooper and Fazio (1984) postulate that four steps must occur for people to experience and attempt to reduce cognitive dissonance. Which of the following was NOT mentioned as one of those steps?

• A) People have to feel very little guilt about the action.
• B) People have to perceive personal responsibility for the action.
• C) People have to perceive that there are negative consequences to their attitude-discrepant action.
• D) People have to attribute their arousal to the action in question.

Understand the mechanisms behind blood pressure regulation and homeostasis.

Know the conditions that affect the production and function of blood cells.

Differentiate between the types of blood vessels and their functions.

Grasp the electrical activity associated with heart function as shown in an electrocardiogram.

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