Cognitive Dissonance Theory Emphasizes That We Seek to Reduce the Discomfort

question 5

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory emphasizes that we seek to reduce the discomfort we feel when we become aware that

• A) our attitudes and actions clash.
• B) our efforts to achieve a goal have been blocked.
• C) we have overestimated the impact of personal dispositions on behavior.
• D) others' pursuit of their self-interest can harm our well-being.

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Definitions:

Heart Failure

A chronic condition where the heart is unable to pump blood effectively, leading to accumulated fluids and shortness of breath.

Pulmonary Congestion

Accumulation of fluid in the lungs, often leading to difficulty breathing and other respiratory symptoms.

Tetralogy of Fallot

A congenital heart defect that involves four anatomical abnormalities of the heart.

Ventricular Septal Defect

A congenital heart defect characterized by an opening in the septum separating the heart's two lower chambers, allowing blood to pass from the left to the right ventricle.