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Robert hears footsteps behind him while walking down a dark street at night.He is fearful and feels his heart pounding.This response is due to the release of _____,which _____ during stressful situations.


Definitions:

Counterattitudinal

Relating to or involving actions or behaviors that are contrary to one's stated beliefs or attitudes, often used in the context of persuasion and attitude change research.

Weak Justification

An insufficient or unconvincing reason or rationale to support an action, belief, or argument.

Dissonance Level

Refers to the degree of discomfort or conflict someone feels when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes simultaneously.

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