According to Dissonance Theory,how Do People Usually Reduce Dissonance

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to dissonance theory,how do people usually reduce dissonance

• A) by changing their perceptions
• B) by changing their emotions 
• C) by changing their cognitions
• D) by changing their behaviours

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Definitions:

Secure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by trust, a sense of security, and positive relationships, typically developing from consistent caregiver responses in early childhood.

Habituation

The gradual reduction of a response to a stimulus after repeated exposure to it.

Schemas

Cognitive structures or mental frameworks that help individuals organize and interpret information based on past experiences and knowledge.

Psychosocial Development

Refers to the theory by Erik Erikson that human development is a life-long process divided into eight stages, each characterized by a different psychological conflict that needs resolution.