Ambuel and Rappaport Compared the Decision Making of Adolescents to Adults

question 34

Multiple Choice

Ambuel and Rappaport compared the decision making of adolescents to adults on four measures of competence and found

• A)Adolescents were less competent than adults on all measures.
• B)Adolescents were more competent than adults on all measures.
• C)Adolescents were as competent as adults on all measures.
• D)Adolescents were less competent than adults on two measures and more competent on two measures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon that occurs when an individual experiences tension or discomfort due to holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.

Target Audience

A specific group of consumers at which a company or organization aims its products, services, or advertisements, based on factors like age, gender, interests, or location.

Persuade

The act of influencing someone's beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors through argument, reasoning, or appeal.

Attitude Formation

The process by which individuals develop their perspectives, feelings, and beliefs about people, objects, and ideas based on experiences, emotions, and information.