Giving in to Indirect Pressure to Change Your Behaviour And/or

question 170

Multiple Choice

Giving in to indirect pressure to change your behaviour and/or thoughts is called:

• A)obedience.
• B)persuasion.
• C)compliance.
• D)conformity.

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Definitions:

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that facial expressions can influence emotion as well as reflect them, suggesting the act of smiling can make one feel happier.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues that physiological arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more conflicting beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Frustration/Aggression

A theory suggesting that aggression is the result of blocking, or frustration, of certain behaviors or goals.