Most Often, People Reduce Cognitive Dissonance By

question 102

Multiple Choice

Most often, people reduce cognitive dissonance by:

• A)Reversing the decision that caused the dissonance.
• B)Seeking out the negative aspects of the decision and highlight them.
• C)Pretending there were no alternatives to the decision.
• D)Developing more favorable attitudes toward specific features of the decision.
• E)There is no way to reduce cognitive dissonance.

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Definitions:

Dilemmas

Situations that require a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or mutually exclusive.

Crises

Periods of significant change or turmoil in an individual's or group's life, often prompting a need for major decisions or adjustments.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and adopt the values, norms, and behaviors that are considered appropriate in their society.

Reciprocal Determinism

A concept in psychology that suggests an individual's behavior is both influenced by and influences their personal factors and the environment.