This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Art finds that he instantly dislikes his assigned college roommate, but room changes cannot be made ... (Read 64 times)

nummyann

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 576
Art finds that he instantly dislikes his assigned college roommate, but room changes cannot be made until after the first semester. Cognitive dissonance theory predicts that Art will
 
  a. try to avoid his roommate as much as possible
  b. feel increased pressure to like his roommate
  c. accept the fact that they are not compatible and make friends elsewhere
  d. none of the above

Question 2

In a study by Festinger, Schachter & Back (1950), what was the best predictor of friendship patterns among residents of the large apartment complex called Westgate West?
 
  a. physical attractiveness
  b. functional distance
  c. actual distance
  d. similarity



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

yuyiding

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B




nummyann

  • Member
  • Posts: 576
Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


abro1885

  • Member
  • Posts: 337
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

Did you know?

For about 100 years, scientists thought that peptic ulcers were caused by stress, spicy food, and alcohol. Later, researchers added stomach acid to the list of causes and began treating ulcers with antacids. Now it is known that peptic ulcers are predominantly caused by Helicobacter pylori, a spiral-shaped bacterium that normally exist in the stomach.

Did you know?

All adverse reactions are commonly charted in red ink in the patient's record and usually are noted on the front of the chart. Failure to follow correct documentation procedures may result in malpractice lawsuits.

Did you know?

Most strokes are caused when blood clots move to a blood vessel in the brain and block blood flow to that area. Thrombolytic therapy can be used to dissolve the clot quickly. If given within 3 hours of the first stroke symptoms, this therapy can help limit stroke damage and disability.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Many people have small pouches in their colons that bulge outward through weak spots. Each pouch is called a diverticulum. About 10% of Americans older than age 40 years have diverticulosis, which, when the pouches become infected or inflamed, is called diverticulitis. The main cause of diverticular disease is a low-fiber diet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library