Which of the Following Statements Would Be Made by Someone

question 82

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be made by someone most likely experiencing cognitive dissonance?

• A)"I sure need a new lawn mower, but I'm too lazy to find out what's out there."
• B)"I'd like to buy one of those new Toro lawn mowers, but they're kind of expensive."
• C)"I hear the new Toro lawn mowers are the best, but my neighbor says his is hard to start."
• D)"I just bought a new Toro lawn mower, but now I realize the new John Deere might have been a better choice."

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Definitions:

Validity

The quality of being logically or factually sound; the extent to which a concept, conclusion, or measurement is well-founded and corresponds accurately to the real world.

Projection

A psychological defense mechanism where individuals attribute their own undesirable feelings, motivations, or characteristics to other people.

Social Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity or identity.

Perceptual Process

The series of steps by which individuals interpret and organize sensation to produce a meaningful experience of the world.