Cognitive Dissonance Theory States That

question 78

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory states that

• A) when we are unaware of what our true attitudes are, we infer them by observing our own behaviour.
• B) when an inconsistency between attitude and behaviour exists, it is unpleasant, and we are motivated to reduce or eliminate it.
• C) we are more likely to repeat a behaviour if it has been previously associated with a positive outcome.
• D) we are more likely to respond to another person's request when that person is an authority figure than when they are not.

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Adult Patient

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Nurse's Assessment

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Symptoms of Dehydration

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