Asked by Crystianna Medrano on Jun 11, 2024
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Alex just bought a car last month and it is already having major mechanical problems. In which of the following cases is Alex least likely to experience cognitive dissonance?
A) He bought the car against his friends' advice and spent a lot of money on it.
B) He bought the car against his friends' advice, but it was cheap.
C) His friends supported his car purchase even though he spent a lot of money on it.
D) His friends supported his car purchase, and it was cheap.
Cognitive Dissonance
The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values) simultaneously.
Mechanical Problems
Issues or malfunctions related to the physical or functional aspects of machinery or equipment.
Friends' Advice
Recommendations or guidance given by friends based on their personal opinions or experiences.
- Gain insight into the notion of cognitive dissonance and its effect on behavioral and attitude modification.
- Examine the methods by which strategies to reduce dissonance explain behaviors and attitudes after a decision is made.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the notion of cognitive dissonance and its effect on behavioral and attitude modification.
- Examine the methods by which strategies to reduce dissonance explain behaviors and attitudes after a decision is made.
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