Samuel Was Approached by a Student Who Asked Him to Sign

question 57

Multiple Choice

Samuel was approached by a student who asked him to sign a petition supporting funding for an environmental program.Although Samuel had never thought much about environmental issues, he signed the petition.A week later, a different student approached Samuel and asked him to volunteer 1 hour per week to help start a recycling program and educate the community about environmental issues.Samuel said he would do it.His compliance to the second request can best be explained using:

• A)self-perception theory
• B)cognitive dissonance theory
• C)social facilitation
• D)reciprocity

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Definitions:

Marbury V. Madison

A landmark Supreme Court case in 1803 that established the principle of judicial review in the United States.

Opinion

A personal view, judgment, or appraisal, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.

Privileges And Immunities Clause

Clause in the U.S. Constitution requiring a state to grant citizens of other states the same legal benefits that it grants its own citizens.

Discriminate

To make a distinction in favor or against someone based on the group, class, or category rather than according to actual merit; often refers to unfair treatment based on personal characteristics.