Cognitive Dissonance Theory Emphasizes That We Seek to Reduce the Discomfort

question 5

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory emphasizes that we seek to reduce the discomfort we feel when we become aware that

• A) our attitudes and actions clash.
• B) our efforts to achieve a goal have been blocked.
• C) we have overestimated the impact of personal dispositions on behavior.
• D) others' pursuit of their self-interest can harm our well-being.

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Definitions:

Protein Kinase C

an enzyme that modifies other proteins by chemically adding phosphate groups to them, important in various cellular processes.

Signal Transduction

The process by which a chemical or physical signal is transmitted through a cell as a series of molecular events.

Second Messengers

Intracellular signaling molecules that are released in response to activation of cell surface receptors, mediating the effects of hormones and other signals.

G Protein

A type of protein involved in transmitting chemical signals outside the cell to its interior, affecting cellular processes and responses.