The Cognitive Dissonance Theory Proposes That the Intensity of the Desire

question 5

Multiple Choice

The cognitive dissonance theory proposes that the intensity of the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by ________.

• A) importance, influence, and rewards
• B) economics, politics, and organizational structure
• C) stability, position, and power
• D) awareness, status, and punishments

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Definitions:

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the interplay of social and cultural factors and their influence on individual behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

Biological

Pertaining to the science of life and living organisms.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used to treat conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, and seizures by modulating the activity of neurotransmitters.

Social Anxiety

A condition where individuals experience excessive fear, self-consciousness, and apprehension about social situations, worrying about being negatively evaluated by others.