Cognitive Dissonance Refers to the State One Is in When

question 69

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance refers to the state one is in when

• A)beliefs are contrary to one's peer group.
• B)cognitions are inconsistent.
• C)behaviors are socially undesirable.
• D)interpersonal relationships are unbalanced.

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Definitions:

Attachment Relationships

Emotional bonds formed between individuals, particularly between a child and a caregiver, which are critical for the child's development.

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in empathy, learning, and understanding others' actions.

Brain Cells

The cells that make up the brain, including neurons, which are responsible for transmitting information, and glia, which support neuron function.

Primary Intersubjectivity

The early capacity of infants to engage in and reciprocate social interactions with caregivers, focusing on shared attention and emotional exchanges.