Assume That You Were a Participant in the Experiment Conducted

question 126

Multiple Choice

Assume that you were a participant in the experiment conducted by Festinger and Carlsmith (1959) in which participants were paid either a large or small sum of money to tell an innocent stranger that the boring, tedious task you had just completed was really enjoyable and very interesting.Further assume that you were paid a large amount of money to tell the stranger that lie.In this situation, you would be most likely to

• A) convince yourself that the boring task was actually more interesting than you had previously thought.
• B) maintain your original assessment of the task as dull and boring.
• C) convince yourself that the stranger deserved to be lied to.
• D) ask to complete the task again, given that you had high internal justification for doing so.

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Definitions:

Stress

A physical, mental, or emotional factor causing bodily or mental tension, stemming from any event or thought that makes one feel frustrated, angry, or nervous.

Psychological State

An individual's current mental condition, including their feelings, thoughts, and emotions, which can be influenced by various factors and may fluctuate.

Physical Health

A state of well-being of the body, free from illness, injury, or pain, often maintained through regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, and adequate rest.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model describing the body’s stress response in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.