The USA Has a Value of 7

question 47

Multiple Choice

The USA has a value of 7.4 on the 2007 Corruption Perception Index. Although this value does not put the USA at the top of the list, the USA is still perceived as one of the ________ least corrupt countries in the world in which to do business.

• A) 5
• B) 10
• C) 15
• D) 20

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests discomfort arises from holding two conflicting beliefs, leading to an alteration in one's attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Psychological Discomfort

Psychological discomfort is a state of mental unease or distress, often resulting from challenging or conflicting beliefs, thoughts, or emotions.

Attitudes And Behaviors

Refers to the relationship between how individuals think and feel about various topics, objects, or individuals and how this affects their actions or reactions in various situations.

Effort Justification

The phenomenon where people attribute greater value to outcomes they had to put effort into achieving.