In the Experiment in Which Participants Sat in an Office

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the experiment in which participants sat in an office and then were asked to remember what they saw in the office, participants "remembered" some things, like books, that weren't actually there. This experiment illustrates the effect of __________ on memory.

• A) schemas
• B) scripts
• C) confabulation
• D) bias

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Definitions:

Dissonance Situation

A psychological state where an individual experiences discomfort or conflict due to holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Potential Dissonance

The possible tension or conflict that arises when a person holds two contradictory beliefs or attitudes simultaneously.

Low-ball Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initially favorable offer is made to get an agreement, and then terms are made less favorable to the agreement party.

Postdecisional Dissonance

The discomfort experienced after making a difficult choice, often involving feelings of regret or uncertainty.