Cognitive Dissonance

question 77

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance

• A) is a state of tension produced when related cognitions are inconsistent.
• B) is a feeling of discomfort experienced by receivers of persuasive communications.
• C) is a feeling of guilt produced by engaging in counterattitudinal behavior.
• D) occurs only when cognitions are unrelated to each other.

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Definitions:

Synaptic Cleft

The small gap between neurons at a synapse, through which neurotransmitters are released to transmit signals to adjacent neurons.

Electrochemical Process

A type of reaction that involves the transfer of electrons and can occur within the nervous system, affecting how neurons communicate.

Electrical Process

A series of actions or operations that involve the controlled movement of electrons through conductors and semiconductors.

Chemical Process

A series of chemical reactions or changes that lead to the transformation of one set of chemical substances to another.