
Understanding Cognitive Dissonance
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9th - 10th Grade
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Jennifer Brown
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do some people continue to smoke despite knowing the health risks?
Smoking is not harmful.
They experience cognitive dissonance.
Nicotine is not addictive.
They are unaware of the risks.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is cognitive dissonance?
A state of mental comfort from consistent beliefs.
A state of mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs.
A type of addiction.
A physical reaction to stress.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Festinger, what motivates people to minimize cognitive dissonance?
The desire for social acceptance.
The need for mental discomfort.
The drive to maintain consistency in beliefs.
The urge to try new experiences.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do smokers justify their habit despite knowing the risks?
By increasing their smoking frequency.
By quitting immediately.
By reasoning that smoking is not as harmful as other habits.
By ignoring the risks completely.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does cognitive dissonance play in the spread of fake news?
It makes people indifferent to news.
It leads people to accept information that aligns with their beliefs.
It helps people identify false information.
It encourages people to research thoroughly.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can peer pressure lead to cognitive dissonance?
By reducing the influence of group norms.
By creating a conflict between personal beliefs and group actions.
By aligning personal beliefs with group norms.
By encouraging independent thinking.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a suggested method to manage cognitive dissonance?
Ignoring discomfort.
Accepting all information as true.
Practicing mindfulness to increase awareness.
Avoiding new information.
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