Practice - Cognitive Dissonance Theory
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Practice Questions
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Define cognitive dissonance.
💡 Hint: Think about the inner conflict you feel when your actions don’t align with your thoughts.
Give an example of self-justification.
💡 Hint: Think of a common rationalization for a decision you made.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is cognitive dissonance?
💡 Hint: It’s about how you feel when your beliefs and actions don’t match.
True or False: Self-justification can help individuals avoid changing their behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about how we rationalize our decisions!
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Challenge Problems
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You joined an organization that contradicts your political beliefs. Discuss how cognitive dissonance might influence your behavior and attitudes toward the organization.
💡 Hint: Consider the emotional aspects involved in changing beliefs.
Design an experiment to test how cognitive dissonance can alter consumer behavior.
💡 Hint: Think about advertisements and how they might create or alleviate dissonance.
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