AP PSYCHOLOGY

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PERSONALITY

SOCIAL COGNITIVE THEORIES

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Factors in determining magnitude of dissonance are (1) rationale, (2) dissonance ratio, (3) minimal justification, (4) importance, and (5) consistencyThe right answer is number ____
A
1, 2, 5
B
1, 3, 5
C
1, 2, 4
D
1, 3, 4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Two factors affect the strength of the dissonance: the number of dissonant beliefs, and the importance attached to each belief.

Detailed explanation-2: -Festinger’s cognitive dissonance theory has three components: the inner conflict, the discomfort caused by the inner conflict, and the attempt to resolve the discomfort.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are five primary types of cognitive dissonance: post-decisional dissonance, dissonance from wanting something we can’t have, dissonance due to inconsistency between attitude and behavior, dissonance due to inadequate justification, and dissonance due to inconsistency between commitment and information.

Detailed explanation-4: -How is Cognitive Dissonance Resolved? Dissonance can be reduced in one of three ways: a) changing existing beliefs, b) adding new beliefs, or c) reducing the importance of the beliefs.

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