According to the _____,People Strive to Justify Their Behavior by Reducing

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the _____,people strive to justify their behavior by reducing the inconsistency between their perceptions or beliefs and reality.

• A) Elaboration Likelihood Model
• B) stimulus-response method
• C) equity theory
• D) theory of cognitive dissonance
• E) expectancy theory

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Definitions:

Systematically Watches

The act of observing or monitoring something in a methodical and organized manner.

Affecting Subjects

Influencing participants in a study or experiment, potentially altering their behavior or responses.

Case Studies

Research methods involving the detailed examination of a single subject or group, providing in-depth data and insights.

Researcher Bias

The tendency for researchers to influence the outcome of a study due to their personal beliefs, expectations, or preferences, potentially skewing the results.