Which of the Following Is Not One of the Main

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the main ways to reduce cognitive dissonance?

• A)Change your attitude.
• B)Change your behavior.
• C)Eliminate the self-serving bias.
• D)Find consonant elements that outweigh the dissonant ones.
• E)Belittle the importance of the inconsistent behavior.

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Definitions:

8th Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution that prohibits the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

Cruel and Unusual Punishment

Punishment that is considered unacceptable due to the suffering, pain, or humiliation it inflicts on the person subjected to it.

Deontological Theory

An ethical theory that suggests actions are morally right or wrong based on adherence to rules or duties, regardless of the outcomes.

Consequences

The outcomes or effects that result from a particular action or set of actions, often used in moral and ethical considerations to evaluate the rightness of actions.