Which of the following individuals is noted for developing the theory of cognitive dissonance?

a. Albert Bandura
b. Daryl Bem
c. Leon Festinger
d. Sigmund Freud


C

Psychology

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a. intimacy versus isolation. b. integrity versus despair. c. generativity versus stagnation. d. immortality versus extinction.

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The average male IQ is _____ female IQ

a. significantly lower than c. moderately higher than b. about the same as d. significantly higher than

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Which type of reasoning involves reaching a particular conclusion on the basis of general principles?

A) abstract B) combinatorial C) reflective D) deductive

Psychology

How might "blaming the victim" relieve stress?

A) By allowing a person to believe that he or she is different from the sick person, and thus not likely to get sick B) By helping a person to understand how people get sick, allowing him or her to avoid disease in the future C) By providing the positive feelings that come from criticizing someone D) By affirming a person's belief in the randomness of life E) By increasing self-actualization

Psychology