Sarah Has Just Gotten into a Sorority That She Has

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sarah has just gotten into a sorority that she has always wanted to be in.However, she just saw one of the members bring a copy of the upcoming biology exam to the president that she obtained from the instructor's student worker.Sarah is upset that her "sorority" is engaging in unethical behavior.However, she decides to keep quiet so her loyalty will allow her to effect a change and eliminate this unethical behavior by working within the organization.Sarah has resolved her cognitive dissonance by

• A)adding consonant thoughts.
• B)decreasing her amount of perceived choice.
• C)changing her attitude.
• D)changing her behavior.

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Definitions:

Gate Control Theory

A theory in neuroscience proposing that pain signals passing through the spinal cord can be modulated by a "gate" that either blocks or allows them to proceed to the brain, significantly affecting pain perception.

Specificity Theory

A theory suggesting that specific receptors in the body are responsible for specific sensations, such as pain.

Tissue Damage

The physical destruction or deterioration of tissue in the body, often resulting from injury, disease, or exposure to harmful substances.

Acute Pains

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