There Were Conceivably an Infinite Number of Courses He Could

question 26

Multiple Choice

There were conceivably an infinite number of courses he could take during his final semester,but since he worked 8-5,Jake needed to take night classes.He also needed to ensure that the class was offered at the Edmond campus rather than Midwest City,so he could get home in time for his favorite programs.This whittled down the list of possibilities to Systems Analysis Design and Differential Equations."Neither of these courses is very attractive.I may have to rethink my priorities," Jake wondered aloud."The work schedule and wrestling schedule are significant:

• A)Scope statements."
• B)Alternatives."
• C)Constraints."
• D)Goals."

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes, prompting an individual to seek consistency.

Stanley Milgram

A psychologist known for his studies on obedience, demonstrating people's willingness to follow orders from authority figures even to the extent of harming others.

Social Psychologist

A professional who studies how individual thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the social environment and the presence of other people.

Destructive Obedience

The concept where individuals comply with harmful orders or directives, often from an authority figure, against their own personal morals or ethical codes.