Research on Cognitive Dissonance Theory Suggests That People Are Unlikely

question 37

Multiple Choice

Research on cognitive dissonance theory suggests that people are unlikely to experience dissonance and change their cognitions or behaviour when they have _______________________.

• A)an extraverted personality.
• B)an extreme emotional reaction.
• C)no justification for their behaviour.
• D)a good external justification.

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Definitions:

Unconditioned Stimulus

In classical conditioning, a stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without the need for learning.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process in which a natural response is elicited by a conditioned stimulus that is previously paired with an unconditioned stimulus.

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus created by B.F. Skinner to study animal behavior through controlled environments.

Peck

A unit of dry volume or a way birds use their beaks to eat, communicate, or interact with their environment.