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Announcements and Academic Talks Test #009
Announcements and Academic Talks
1. What is the professor's main purpose?
A) To introduce a psychological theory
B) To analyze a research study
C) To debate the effects of smoking
D) To give advice on changing behavior
2. According to the professor, what causes cognitive dissonance?
A) A conflict between beliefs and actions
B) An inability to understand a concept
C) A disagreement with another person
D) A sudden change in routine
Professor: So, today's lecture begins with a core concept: cognitive dissonance. This term refers to the mental discomfort a person feels when they hold two or more contradictory beliefs, or when their actions contradict their beliefs. For example, a person who knows that smoking is unhealthy but continues to smoke will experience cognitive dissonance. To resolve this discomfort, people often unconsciously change one of their beliefs or attitudes.
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