According to Festinger, inconsistencies between behavior and cognitions give rise to

__________ , which motivate(s) a person to __________ it.

a. confusion and apathy; reduce
b. counterattitudinal behavior; increase
c. dissonance; reduce
d. arousal; increase
e. dissonance; maintain


c. dissonance; reduce

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A. zygote B. embryo C. trimester D. fetus

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Biological psychologists believe there is little hope that the mind-body question will ever be solved.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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For young adults who are coping with life-threatening illness and dying, sexuality is

a. not a matter of concern b. focused on sexual intercourse c. a subject that caregivers should not encourage d. expressed in many thoughts, feelings, and behaviors e. none of these

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Kris is taking the Thematic Apperception Test. She looks at a picture and says, "The woman in the picture is trying to solve a problem at work. She is thinking hard. She knows if she thinks about it long enough, she'll be able to figure it out." This response reflects __________ motivation.

A. achievement B. affiliation C. attachment D. parenting

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