___________ theory accounts for the self-justification that people engage in when they behave in ways that are not consistent with their internal state

Fill in the blanks with correct word


Cognitive dissonance

Psychology

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a. recall b. recognition c. relearning d. redintegration

Psychology

The most common professional activity of clinical psychologists is _____.

A. personality assessment B. intelligence testing C. psychotherapy D. teaching

Psychology

Which statement is true of the process of sensory transduction?

A. Transduction refers to the speed at which a sensory message travels toward the brain. B. An external energy induces changes in muscle fiber contractions. C. The intensity of an external stimulus is related to the firing rate of the receptor. D. Sensory cell receptor potentials directly control the release of neurotransmitters.

Psychology

Dr. Branson performs an analysis of violence in children's cartoons and has two researchers independently rate the number of violent acts in the cartoon clips he has selected. He will assess ______ to determine the agreement between the two raters.

A. test-retest reliability B. internal consistency C. interrater reliability D. face reliability

Psychology