Because People Are Uncomfortable with Inconsistency Between Their Attitudes and Behaviors

question 68

Multiple Choice

Because people are uncomfortable with inconsistency between their attitudes and behaviors, they will seek to reduce

• A) group behavior.
• B) fundamental attribution.
• C) cognitive dissonance.
• D) causal attribution.
• E) a self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Negotiate

Negotiate involves discussing and arriving at a mutual agreement or compromise between parties with differing opinions or needs.

Mirror Neurons

Specialized neurons that fire both when an individual performs an action and when the individual observes the same action being performed by another, playing a role in learning and empathy.

Affective Attunement

The process of sensitively responding to another's emotional state, facilitating a sense of connection and understanding.

Cognitive Resonance

A psychological state in which an individual's beliefs, ideas, or cognitive elements are in harmony, leading to a sense of internal consistency.