The Most Likely Individual to Experience Cognitive Dissonance Would Be

question 150

Multiple Choice

The most likely individual to experience cognitive dissonance would be:

• A) Lisa, who gave up smoking because she became pregnant.
• B) Sybil, whose parents choose a car for her that turns out to be a lemon.
• C) Vickie, who went through a mild initiation to join a sorority she ended up disliking.
• D) Heidi, who signed up to join the army only to find that she hates basic training.

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Definitions:

Logical Processes

Cognitive operations used in reasoning, problem solving, and decision making, which follow systematic patterns of thinking.

Social-Cognitive Approach

A theory in psychology that emphasizes the role of observational learning, social experience, and reciprocal determinism in the development of personality.

Albert Bandura

A renowned psychologist best known for his theory of social learning, emphasizing the role of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Bed-Wetting

A common condition often seen in children, characterized by involuntary urination during sleep.