Narrative 3-1 Lincoln Wants to Learn More About Issues Related to Underage

question 67

Multiple Choice

Narrative 3-1
Lincoln wants to learn more about issues related to underage drinking on campus,and arranges for a series of meetings in which the topic will be discussed.Specific categories of individuals (e.g. ,underage vs.of-age,living on vs.off campus,etc. ) are invited to the meetings,which are recorded while the individuals discuss questions related to underage drinking.​
-Lincoln analyzes the data from his study and treats each participant statement as a chunk,a process referred to as ____.

• A)unitizing
• B)analyzing
• C)trending
• D)rating

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to holding conflicting beliefs or attitudes, leading to an alteration in one of the beliefs or attitudes to reduce the discomfort.

Reducing Techniques

Strategies or methods used to decrease anxiety, stress, or other negative emotional states.

Bem's Self-Perception Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people often infer their own attitudes and feelings from observing their behavior and the context in which it occurs, rather than initially recognizing inner attributes as the cause.

State of Tension

A psychological and physical state resulting from the awareness of a discrepancy between the current state and a desired goal, leading to motivation to resolve the discrepancy.