The modern notion of the automatic system is BEST understood as ____.
a. a kind of conscious mind that warns you of danger based on immediate cognitive processes
b. a kind of conscious mind that helps you in decision-making
c. a kind of unconscious that is there to make your life easier
d. a Freudian kind of unconscious full of repressed urges and thoughts that you are afraid to think
Question 2
In light of the research on cognitive dissonance theory, what is the best explanation for the role of large, expensive marriage ceremonies?
a. Such ceremonies probably strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification but do not contribute to specific marriage-consistent behaviors.
b. Such ceremonies probably discourage specific marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family but do not contribute to overall commitment.
c. Such ceremonies probably strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification AND probably discourage marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family.
d. Such ceremonies probably DO NOT strengthen partners' commitment due to effort justification and probably DO NOT discourage marriage-inconsistent behaviors such as cheating due to the involvement of friends and family.