Multiple Choice
Vaughan and Lanzetta's (1981) study required participants to observe someone receiving an electric shock. Some, but not all, of the participants were required to make a pained expression whenever the shock was implemented. The results indicated that compared to those students who were not required to make a pained expression, those who did perspired more and had faster heart rates whenever they observed the person being shocked. Which theory are the results consistent with?
A) self-presentation theory
B) self-consistency theory
C) cognitive dissonance theory
D) self-perception theory
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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