One easy way for a person to cope with the unpleasant state of tension associated with cognitive dissonance is to
a. change his or her attitudes.
b. engage in groupthink.
c. continue the behavior that led to the dissonance.
d. pretend that the dissonance does not exist.
Answer: a. change his or her attitudes.
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A. Sigmund Freud B. Jean Piaget C. Erik Erikson D. Albert Bandura
Which statement concerning sex differences in longevity is true? a. In the U.S., women's average longevity is about one year longer than that of men
b. The reduction of death during childbirth has led to an increase in longevity of women over the past century. c. In industrial countries, factors like education and work opportunities do not appear to impact longevity in women. d. The rate of dying from one of the top 15 causes of death is significantly higher in women than men.
Which of the following advances in cognitive development lead children to make more complex descriptions and evaluations of themselves?
A. perspective taking and social comparison B. social referencing and habituation C. selective attention and greater working memory D. divided attention and a reduction in impulsivity
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a. reciprocal inhibition. b. shaping. c. aversive conditioning. d. time out.