Cecilia Was One of the Stanford Students Who Participated in the Classic

question 21

Multiple Choice

Cecilia was one of the Stanford students who participated in the classic research on cognitive dissonance conducted by Festinger and Carlsmith.What was Cecilia asked to do as part of this study?

• A)present electric shocks to another individual.
• B)compare the length of lines to a standard line.
• C)tell others that working on monotonous tasks was enjoyable.
• D)observe others communicating in chat rooms.

Evaluate the impact of situational and dispositional factors on behavior.

Understand the principles of social influence, including conformity and obedience.

Appreciate the interactive influence of personal and situational factors.

Understand the concept of mood contagion and how it affects interpersonal interactions.

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Definitions:

Freud

Sigmund Freud was the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.

Clinical Interviews

A method used in psychology to gather information about an individual's psychological state, history, and symptoms through a structured conversation.

Behavioral Assessments

Evaluative techniques and tools used to understand and measure individuals' observable and measurable behaviors within a specific context.