Research on Cognitive Dissonance Suggests That in Many Cases

question 185

Multiple Choice

Research on cognitive dissonance suggests that in many cases

• A) you can change people's attitudes by first changing their behavior.
• B) people with major differences in personality find each other attractive.
• C) a group that discusses some issue moves toward a more extreme opinion.
• D) prejudiced people fail to recognize their own prejudices.

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Definitions:

Experimental Method

A research approach where variables are manipulated to determine their effect on other variables within a controlled environment.

Naturalistic Observation Method

The naturalistic observation method involves observing subjects in their natural environment without intervention, to study behaviors and interactions as they unfold naturally.

Correlational Method

A research strategy that investigates the relationship between two or more variables to determine whether they occur together or not in a predictable pattern.

Social Desirability Bias

The inclination of individuals to respond to inquiries in a way that they believe others will approve of.