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ericka1

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When people act contrary to their self-perceptions as reasonable and sensible people, they experience a feeling known as ________.
 
  a. defensive attribution
  b. low self-esteem
  c. affective ambivalence
  d. cognitive dissonance

Question 2

According to the authors of your text, one of the most powerful determinants of human behavior stems from our need to
 
  a. acquire as much social power as possible.
  b. forge strong connections with other people.
  c. preserve and maintain a relatively favorable view of ourselves.
  d. behave in rational, logical, reasonable ways.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C





 

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