Which of the Following Is the Correct Definition of Cognitive

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct definition of cognitive dissonance?

• A) a state of tension that occurs when a person's behavior does not correspond to the his or her attitude
• B) the tendency for members of a group to avoid taking responsibility for their actions because they assume that others will do so
• C) the tendency for members of a close-knit group to think alike for the sake of harmony and to suppress disagreement
• D) a belief that a statement is true just because the person has heard it repeated over and over again

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Qualities

Properties or characteristics that are inherent, fundamental, or naturally occurring within a person or object.

Skills

Specific abilities and expertise that an individual has developed through practice and education.

Characteristics

Features or qualities that serve to identify, describe, or distinguish individuals, items, or situations.

Global Society

Global society refers to an interconnected world where nations, peoples, and cultures are linked through the global economy, communications technology, and environmental challenges that transcend national boundaries.