An Enduring Belief About Which Fundamental Choices in Personal and Social

question 62

Multiple Choice

An enduring belief about which fundamental choices in personal and social life are "correct" is a(n) _______.

• A) value
• B) institution
• C) function
• D) process

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Definitions:

Validity Effect

The tendency to believe information is correct or valid simply because it has been repeated many times.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's thoughts, opinions, or feelings due to fear of social or official repercussions.