Asked by
Krystina Adkins
on Nov 29, 2024Verified
According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, one can make people change their opinions to a greater degree
A) if the speaker has low prestige and credibility.
B) with a weak threat rather than with a strong threat.
C) with large rewards rather than with small ones.
D) by proposing the same thing the person already believed.
Cognitive Dissonance
A psychological phenomenon in which an individual experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values at the same time.
Opinions
Personal views, beliefs, or judgments that may not be based on fact or knowledge.
Weak Threat
A threat perceived as having little or no power to inflict harm or consequences, often resulting in minimal behavioral change.
- Demonstrate the method cognitive dissonance theory utilizes to rationalize changes in actions and viewpoints.
- Discuss the effects of rewards and punishments in cognitive dissonance and attitude change.
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate the method cognitive dissonance theory utilizes to rationalize changes in actions and viewpoints.
- Discuss the effects of rewards and punishments in cognitive dissonance and attitude change.