Cognitive dissonance theory states that requiring persons to express an opinion that goes against their real belief may cause the persons to change their belief. Deduce a testable hypothesis from this theory

What will be an ideal response?


A smoker who is required to write a report documenting the health risks of smoking will change their attitudes toward smoking.

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a. Mrs. Aldrich. b. Mr. Tichy. c. Mr. Collins. d. Mrs. Gomez.

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Individuals are LEAST likely to satiate on:

a. CRF schedules b. FR schedules c. FI schedules d. VR schedules

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A type of assessment that is curriculum-based and requires students to construct responses on real-world tasks in ways that allow teachers to evaluate student's thinking is which of the following?

A. Performance assessment B. Formative assessment C. Curriculum-based measurement D. Portfolio assessment

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Whose name is associated with methodological behaviorism?

A.Skinner B.Watson C.Thorndike D.Jung B.Watson

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