More cognitive dissonance arises when the action or decision

A) can be withdrawn.
B) can be justified as due to strong rewards or threats.
C) is seen as freely chosen.
D) produces positive consequences.


Answer: C

Psychology

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a. Men have more positive symptoms and a more chronic course. b. Men develop the disorder earlier and have a more chronic course. c. Women develop the disorder later and have a more chronic course. d. Women have more negative symptoms and a less chronic course.

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a. ?differentiated? b. ?overcontrolled c. ?generalized d. ?externalizing

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What will be an ideal response?

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The type of learning that involves a sudden coming together of the elements of a situation so that the solution to a problem is instantly clear is __________

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