How can the desire to be consistent affect persuasion? Describe one of the two major consistency theories about persuasion discussed in the text. Using the theory you describe,
give one example of how the desire to be consistent might lead a person to change an important attitude, belief, or behavior.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Students should describe either Balance Theory or Cognitive Dissonance Theory and provide a corresponding example.
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What is the difference in mindset between people with bulimia and people with anorexia?
A. The mindsets are essentially the same. B. The mindsets are very different-people with anorexia eventually become satisfied with their weight loss, and people with bulimia never do. C. The mindsets are very similar-those with bulimia are bothered by other people's (usually distressed) opinion about them, and those with anorexia are also very concerned, and will do their best to hide their disorder. D. The mindsets are very different-those with anorexia don't seem bothered by other people's (usually distressed) opinion about them, while those with bulimia are very concerned and will do their best to hide their disorder.
According to the textbook, if you conduct a research study, write up all of the results in a paper, and submit the paper to a top academic journal, you have a ____ chance of getting your paper published in one of the best social psychology journals
a. 0-1% b. 10-20% c. 30-40% d. 50-60%
______ samples are more likely to be representative of the population.
A. Probability B. Random C. Quota D. Convenience
Drew is Jewish, but today he will attend a Lutheran church with his friend, Cheryl. If Drew were to ________, it would be an example of the Asch effect
a. try to convert Cheryl to Judaism b. study the Lutheran religion before going there c. look for similarities between the religions d. find things to dislike about the Lutheran faith e. do what the other churchgoers are doing