Attitudes about Society Flashcards
1
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Cognitive Dissonance Theory
A
the idea that we feel tension (dissonance) when two thoughts or beliefs (cognitions) are psychologically inconsistent
2
Q
What does Cognitive Dissonance explain
A
how we react when our attitudes and behaviors don’t match
3
Q
Attitude- Behavior Match
A
we may believe that world hunger is a pressing matter, yet we do nothing about this
4
Q
insufficient justification
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when external reward is not enough
5
Q
Self perception theory
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how we see others can apply to how we see ourselves
6
Q
Intrinsic Motivation
A
it’s rewarding just because we like doing it
7
Q
overjustification
A
when you are getting rewarded for something you truly loved, it changes how we see the behavior
