After Watching a Detergent Ad That Claimed to Remove Stains

question 119

Multiple Choice

After watching a detergent ad that claimed to remove stains with "Just a few drops," Jim stated "I doubt any detergent can remove stains with only a few drops." This scenario is an example of a _____.

• A)counterargument
• B)support argument
• C)source bolster
• D)cognitive dissonance
• E)source blockage

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Definitions:

Personality

Personality consists of the unique patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that make up an individual’s character and distinguish one person from another.

Allport

Gordon Allport, a pioneering psychologist known for his work on personality traits and the concept of the individual.

Behaviorism

A branch of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors and the ways they're learned, ignoring internal thought processes.

Watson

John B. Watson, an American psychologist who established the psychological school of behaviorism, emphasizing the importance of observable behavior.