In which of the following situations would cognitive dissonance theory predict that the person is experiencing dissonance?
A) Terry has just been accepted into medical school
B) just as Andrew finished roofing his new house, the hurricane blew it off
C) Johan must soon decide which brand of computer to buy
D) Maria fell and twisted her ankle at a baseball game she was forced to participate in
E) Eric just made a decision to attend one of the two universities he likes after receiving equally attractive scholarship offers from both
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Q1: According to the theory of cognitive dissonance:
A)
Q2: The level of discomfort in cognitive dissonance
Q3: Which of the following is a determinant
Q5: That attitude changes to justify a behaviour
Q6: What determines the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?
A)
Q7: Pete is aware of the health risks
Q8: In order to reduce dissonance once it
Q9: Luke is having a problem deciding whether
Q10: People reminded of their wedding vows tend
Q11: Having bought a microwave oven instead of
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