Practice Cognitive Dissonance Theory (6.2) - Chapter 7: Attitudes

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Question 1.
Define cognitive dissonance.
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Think about the inner conflict you feel when your actions don’t align with your thoughts.
Question 2.
Give an example of self-justification.
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Think of a common rationalization for a decision you made.
3Question 3.
What is cognitive dissonance?
- A theory of market behavior
- A feeling of discomfort from conflicting beliefs
- A psychological theory about memory
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It’s about how you feel when your beliefs and actions don’t match.
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True or False: Self-justification can help individuals avoid changing their behavior.
- True
- False
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Think about how we rationalize our decisions!
Question 5.
You joined an organization that contradicts your political beliefs. Discuss how cognitive dissonance might influence your behavior and attitudes toward the organization.
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Consider the emotional aspects involved in changing beliefs.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to test how cognitive dissonance can alter consumer behavior.
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Think about advertisements and how they might create or alleviate dissonance.

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