B) She believes that testing products on animals is an unethical practice.
Which of the following, if true, would weaken the argument that Sonia is experiencing cognitive dissonance?
A) She believes that beauty is merely a superficial aspect of one's personality.
B) She does not wear makeup as she is aware of the ingredients that go into making these products. C) She recently attended a presentation on the harmful effects of certain chemicals used in cosmetics.
D) She believes that research and testing are an integral part of providing consumers with safe products.
E) She feels that this field of work does not allow her to utilize her full potential.
D) She believes that research and testing are an integral part of providing consumers with safe products.
Anna Jonas owns a manufacturing firm in Indonesia and strongly believes that it is important that workers' rights be respected. However, because of the recent economic meltdown, she makes the management pay workers a wage which is below ethical standards. In addition, the working conditions are
below standards because of low investment in safety equipment. She knows her actions are unethical but continues to do so to avoid major losses. Jonas is most likely to be
experiencing ________. A) cognitive dissonance
B) emotional contagion C) ethical evasion
D) self-concordance
E) positivity offset A) cognitive dissonance
Which of the following statements is most likely to be true
regarding cognitive dissonance?
A) High dissonance is accompanied by high rewards. B) People are less inspired to reduce dissonance when it is
within their control. C) People are less likely to reduce dissonance when the
behavior is crucial.
D) People are more motivated to reduce dissonance when attitudes are important.
E) The desire to reduce dissonance is not affected by moods and emotions.
