Festinger Proposed That the Desire to Reduce Dissonance Is Determined

question 65

Multiple Choice

Festinger proposed that the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by three moderating factors including the ________.

• A) values of the elements creating the dissonance
• B) degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over the elements
• C) degree of positive affect the person has toward the behaviour
• D) fact that values and attitudes will vary over the short term
• E) awareness that dissonance exists

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Definitions:

Duress

A situation where a person performs an act as a result of violence, threat, or other pressure against the person, raising questions about the voluntariness of the act.

Scienter

In legal contexts, scienter is the knowledge or intent to deceive, defraud, or violate statutes or regulations.

Representations

Statements or assertions made by one party to another, often regarding the condition or status of something, which can impact agreements or contracts.

Innocent Misrepresentation

A misrepresentation made without fault or knowledge of its falsity, which may allow the misled party to void the contract but not claim damages.