A State of Tension That Occurs When a Person's Attitudes

question 32

Multiple Choice

A state of tension that occurs when a person's attitudes do not match the person's actions is called __________

• A) cognitive dissonance.
• B) the validity effect.
• C) the fundamental attribution error.
• D) routinization.

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Definitions:

Jealousy

A complex emotion that often involves feelings of insecurity, fear, and concern over a relative lack of possessions or safety, particularly in personal relationships.

Social Emotions

Emotions that cannot be understood or defined without reference to the social world; emotions that (1) involve an awareness of oneself in the social context, (2) emerge out of interaction with at least one other actor, and (3) are often experienced in reference to some kind of societal standard.

Societal Standard

Norms and expectations established by society that guide the behavior of its members, often reflecting shared values or beliefs.

Universally Across Cultures

Referring to concepts, practices, or feelings that are found in all human cultures worldwide, without exception.