Which of the Following Is the Best Example of Cognitive

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best example of cognitive dissonance?

• A)John has been shopping for a new television set,but has not yet made a purchase because he is having trouble deciding which brand to buy.
• B)Julie decided to eat at a restaurant she previously avoided after learning that several movie stars she admires endorse the restaurant.
• C)Marquetto is torn between going to the movies with friends or staying home and studying for an exam tomorrow.
• D)Rico just bought an expensive hi-def television and is already worried that he could have found a better deal if he had shopped more carefully.

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Definitions:

Financial Exploitation

The illegal or improper use of another individual's funds, assets, or property, often impacting vulnerable populations.

Psychological Abuse

A form of abuse involving emotional mistreatment, where the abuser uses words and psychological tactics to exert control over and diminish the self-esteem of the victim.

Exchange Theory

A social psychological perspective positing that human relationships are formed and maintained based on negotiated exchanges and perceived benefits.

Violent Behavior

Violent Behavior entails actions that involve physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.