The National Science Foundation (NSF) Is a Private Agency, Funded

question 4

True/False

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is a private agency, funded primarily by private companies and universities.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (ideas, beliefs, values, emotional reactions).

Inconsistent

Lacking regularity or uniformity in thought, action, or character.

Controlled

An experiment or situation where variables are manipulated or regulated deliberately to test causality or assess outcomes.

Heider's

Fritz Heider's attribution theory focuses on how people interpret events and relate them to their thinking and behavior.