In the Original Cognitive Dissonance Theory, It Was Said That

question 54

Multiple Choice

In the original cognitive dissonance theory, it was said that dissonance develops as a result of experiencing contradictory thoughts. This "dissonance" is an example of

• A)a behavior
• B)a hypothesis
• C)an operational definition
• D)a construct

Evaluate the effects of market composition on total demand for a good.

Understand the concept of revenue maximization for firms and calculate optimal pricing.

Apply knowledge of utility functions to predict consumer choices under budget constraints.

Identify the correct meanings and abbreviations of common terms associated with neurological conditions and procedures.

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Definitions:

Analytic Work

The process in psychoanalysis aimed at understanding unconscious motivations and resolving inner conflicts.

Adolescents

Individuals in the transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.

Preconscious

Refers to the thoughts, feelings, and memories that are not in immediate conscious awareness but can be easily accessed.

Superego

A component of Freud's psychoanalytic theory, representing the moralistic part of the mind that incorporates social standards and ideals.