According to Festinger,the Feeling of Discomfort That Results from the Realization

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to Festinger,the feeling of discomfort that results from the realization that our beliefs and our behaviors are discrepant is called:

• A)attribution.
• B)balance theory.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)confirmation bias.

Understand the distinctions between altruistic and egoistic helping behaviors.

Recognize the role of empathy in motivating helping behavior.

Identify factors influencing the likelihood of engaging in helping behavior, including situational and gender differences.

Comprehend how humans compare to animals in their helping behavior.

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