Celeste Worked and Voted for a Candidate That She Later

question 436

Multiple Choice

Celeste worked and voted for a candidate that she later discovered was dishonest and immoral. These facts made Celeste very uncomfortable because these were attributes that she does not admire. Celeste's feelings can best be explained by the

• A)frustration-aggression hypothesis.
• B)fundamental attribution theory.
• C)theory of groupthink.
• D)cognitive dissonance theory.

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Definitions:

Semantic Associations

Refers to the connections between words or phrases and their meanings, which aid in the process of understanding language.

Lexical Associations

The meaningful links between words and phrases based on the relationships in their meanings, usage, or semantic development.

Episodic Associations

Connections made between specific events or episodes, which can influence one's memory and learning based on the context of those events.

Flashbulb Memory

Vivid and detailed memories of momentous events, often perceived with a 'photo-like' clarity.