Which theory says that we want to believe our behavior is consistent with our attitudes?
a. The contact hypothesis
b. Cognitive dissonance theory
c. Authoritarian personality theory
d. Psychoanalysis
ANS: b
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The glass ceiling describes ________
a. barriers that block the promotion of a qualified worker because of gender or minority membership b. barriers in moving laterally in a business to positions that are more likely to lead to authoritative positions c. the male advantage experienced in occupations dominated by women d. reverse discrimination experienced by White males
Assuming that our actions are always caused by our attitudes is an example of the
A) fundamental aggression error. B) fundamental attribution error. C) systemic deterioration theory. D) systemic attribution theory.
The American people hold the president responsible for maintaining a healthy economy, or
a. fixing a damage one. b. providing extra benefits to the poor during times of recession. c. cutting taxes when the economy is not healthy. d. none of these.