________ Is Based on the Premise That People Have a Need

question 4

Multiple Choice

________ is based on the premise that people have a need for order and consistency in their lives and that a state of tension exists when beliefs or behaviors conflict with one another.

• A) Expectancy theory
• B) Value theory
• C) The theory of cognitive dissonance
• D) Choice theory

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Definitions:

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, often defined in terms of the well-being of sentient entities.

Humanism

An outlook or system of thought attaching prime importance to human rather than divine or supernatural matters, emphasizing human dignity and potential.

Approved Standards

Refers to formal guidelines or specifications that have been validated by an authoritative body or consensus for repeated use.

Unethical Behavior

Not conforming to a set of approved standards of behavior— cheating on an exam, for example.