Question 1

Describe one of your attitudes.Include cognitive,affective,and behavioral components.

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One of my attitudes is my attitude towar...

Question 2

The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive tension.
B)  cognitive inconsistency.
C)  cognitive dissonance.
D)  cognitive interference.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Diener and Wallbom (1976) found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 percent
B)  43 percent
C)  31 percent
D)  7 percentE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 4

Dissonance theory explains attitude _______,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  consistency;change
B)  change;consistency
C)  formation;change
D)  change;formationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

If you are asked to participate in a research study without knowing the start time,you are _______ to participate than if you were aware that the study began at 7 am.

Accepted Answer

A)  less likely
B)  more likely
C)  just as likely
D)  much less likelyE) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _______ the chosen alternative and _______ the unchosen option.

Accepted Answer

A)  focusing on;ignoring
B)  ignoring;focusing on
C)  downgrading;upgrading
D)  upgrading;downgradingE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

The fact that 76 percent of Californians agreed to install a huge ugly sign in their front yard after first being approached with a small request two weeks earlier exemplifies the _______ phenomenon.

Accepted Answer

A)  foot-in-the-door
B)  lowball
C)  compliance
D)  conformityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Diener and Wallbom (1976) found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

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The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

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After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _ the chosen alternative and _ the unchosen option.

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The fact that 76 percent of Californians agreed to install a huge ugly sign in their front yard after first being approached with a small request two weeks earlier exemplifies the _______ phenomenon.

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Diener and Wallbom (1976) found that when research participants were instructed to stop working on a problem after a bell sounded,71 percent continued working when left alone.How many continued to work after the bell if they were made self-aware by working in front of a mirror?

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The tension that arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions is called

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After making important decisions,we usually reduce dissonance by _______ the chosen alternative and _______ the unchosen option.

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If you are asked to participate in a research study without knowing the start time,you are _______ to participate than if you were aware that the study began at 7 am.

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Dissonance theory explains attitude _,whereas self-perception theory explains attitude _.

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