Asked by Stacey Nolasco on Jul 09, 2024
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The World-Will-End-on-June-7 group got together on June 7 to pray as the world ended. The next day the world did not end. The leader of the group said, "Our prayers saved the world." What process was responsible for the attitude change?
A) operant conditioning
B) cognitive dissonance
C) classical conditioning
D) positive reinforcement
Cognitive Dissonance
The mental discomfort experienced by an individual who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.
World-Will-End
A concept often associated with apocalyptic beliefs regarding the ultimate fate of the world.
Attitude Change
Attitude change involves a shift in a person's feelings, beliefs, or positions regarding an idea, object, or person, often as a result of persuasion, new information, or personal reflection.
- Recognize and elucidate the principle of cognitive dissonance along with its impacts.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the principle of cognitive dissonance along with its impacts.
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