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Michael Rados
on Oct 26, 2024
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A basketball game ends with a score of 155-13. The fans who paid to see the game say it was exciting, but those who got in free say it was boring. What psychological principle is probably responsible for the difference in reactions?
A) attributional bias
B) group polarization effect
C) the collective unconscious
D) cognitive dissonance
Cognitive Dissonance
A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort due to conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.
Paid
To give money in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt.
Exciting
Causing excitement; stimulating or arousing a strong feeling of eager enthusiasm or interest.
- Expose the reasoning cognitive dissonance theory offers for the evolution of behaviors and attitudes.
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Learning Objectives
- Expose the reasoning cognitive dissonance theory offers for the evolution of behaviors and attitudes.