According to the Authors of Your Text, Why Would People

question 109

Multiple Choice

According to the authors of your text, why would people experience cognitive dissonance after investing a lot of time and effort in pursuit of a goal that falls short of their expectations?

• A) Punishment serves to reduce intrinsic motivation.
• B) Heightened intrinsic motivation biases people's perceptions.
• C) Actually, people would not experience cognitive dissonance in this situation.
• D) Sensible people don't work hard to attain something trivial.

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Definitions:

Butterfly Collection System

A type of IV needle system used for drawing blood that has a thin, needle-like tube connected to a winged end, making the insertion easier and minimizing discomfort for the patient.

Gauge Needle

A tool used in medical injections and samplings, with the gauge number indicating the needle’s thickness; a higher number represents a thinner needle.

Disposable Instrument

Tools and devices designed for single use in medical procedures to ensure sterility and prevent cross-contamination.

Manual Differential Cell Count

A laboratory method used to quantify and categorize different types of white blood cells in a blood sample.