Cognitive Dissonance Theory States That a Person Feels _________ When

question 44

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory states that a person feels _________ when his attitudes and actions do not match.

• A)uncomfortable
• B)comfortable
• C)confident
• D)confused

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Definitions:

In-Group

A social group to which an individual identifies as being a member, often characterized by a sense of belonging and identity.

Individualism

An ideology supporting the precedence of individual liberties over centralized authority or societal regulation.

Power Distance Cultures

Refers to cultures that accept and expect that power is distributed unequally among individuals.

Submissively

In a manner that shows a readiness to conform to the authority or will of others, often without resistance.