Cognitive Dissonance Occurs When

question 13

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance occurs when:

• A)conflicting implicit and explicit cognition occurs at the same time.
• B)two thoughts or perceptions are inconsistent, and an unpleasant psychological tension results.
• C)we use internal, personal attributions, rather than external, situational attributions, to explain our own behavior.
• D)we overestimate the extent to which we could have predicted or foreseen the outcome of an event after it occurred.

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Definitions:

Categorical Imperative

The categorical imperative is a foundational concept in Kantian ethics implying an absolute, unconditional requirement that must be obeyed in all circumstances and is justified as an end in itself.

Religious Conviction

A firm belief in a religious doctrine or faith.

Action Guide

A resource or tool that provides advice and strategies to accomplish specific goals or tasks.

Justification

The action of showing something to be right or reasonable, often used in legal and ethical contexts.