Cognitive Dissonance — MCQ Practice
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Consider the following statements about cognitive dissonance theory: 1. It was developed by Leon Festinger to explain why people change their attitudes after making decisions. 2. The theory suggests that psychological discomfort arises only when behavior conflicts with beliefs, not when beliefs conflict with each other. 3. In public administration, cognitive dissonance can lead to both ethical compromise and ethical growth. 4. The magnitude of dissonance depends on the importance of conflicting cognitions. Which of the statements given above are correct?
A senior civil servant believes strongly in transparency but is asked to classify information that could embarrass the government. According to cognitive dissonance theory, which of the following responses would indicate the highest level of dissonance?
Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the concept of 'effort justification' in cognitive dissonance theory as applied to public administration?
In the context of policy implementation, cognitive dissonance among field officers is most likely to result in:
According to cognitive dissonance theory, which factor would most likely increase an administrator's tolerance for ethical conflicts?