The Following Tables Give the Rank and Number of Registered

question 35

Multiple Choice

The following tables give the rank and number of registered dogs for the top ten breeds for 1995 and their 2002 data. Form a matrix for the 1995 data and a matrix for the 2002 data. ​

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

The theory that we act to reduce the discomfort (dissonance) we feel when two of our thoughts (cognitions) are inconsistent. For example, when our awareness of our attitudes and of our actions clash, we can reduce the resulting dissonance by changing our attitudes.

Cognitive Dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Situational Attribution

The process of assigning the cause of behavior to environmental factors rather than to internal traits or motivations.

Role-Playing

A method or scenario in which individuals assume roles and act them out in a simulated context, often used in training, therapy, or educational settings.