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WorksheetsCognitive Dissonance Theory
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
True or False? Consonance occurs when cognitive elements are inconsistent with each other.
True
False
Which of the following is an example of this theory applied in mass media?
Liking a post on Instagram even though you do not follow that account.
Watching a major news channel that aligns with your political beliefs.
Facebook and Instagram users being able to hide or blacks ads that they do not want to see.
Clicking a link to a product from an ad on social media.
True or False? Cognitions are all of the conscious/unconscious processes involved in problem-solving, reasoning, judgment, and perception.
False
True
Which of the following is a way to reduce dissonance?
Keeping behaviors the same.
Spending more time looking at news sources on social media.
Changing one's perception of the world and information of the world around them.
Surrounding yourself with people who have the same thoughts and beliefs as you do.
Cognitive dissonance is when a person's beliefs (a) align with their actions.
Which of the following is an example of how the cognitive dissonance theory is used in public relations?
Using body images of celebrities to advertise a new weight loss medicine.
Animal shelter commercials show poorly treated animals in order to get you to adopt or foster an animal.
Non-profit organizations show images of a traumatic event or natural disaster to persuade you to donate to the cause.
All of the above
How confident do you feel about the ins and outs of the cognitive dissonance theory?
Extremely confident
Somewhat confident
In the middle- still needing some more information
Not very confident
I'm totally lost
