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  1. Review the basics of classical and operant conditioning. How can our attitudes be shaped through these learning processes?

    http://www.brembs.net/learning/
    This site presents a good overview of learning and memory processes.

  2. Describe cognitive consistency theory. How does this relate to our attitudes? Give some examples from your life.

    http://www.cultsock.ndirect.co.uk/MUHome/cshtml/psy/consist.html
    This article describes cognitive consistency theory and gives good examples of how it relates to attitude change.

  3. Describe cognitive dissonance theory. How can dissonance be created and reduced? Think of examples from your own life when you have probably used dissonance reduction techniques. How does dissonance reduction contribute to a person's sense of self?

    http://www.afirstlook.com/archive/cogdiss.cfm?source=archther
    This site presents a good introduction to Leon Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory and gives many examples of techniques that people use for dissonance reduction.

    http://psychclassics.yorku.ca/Festinger/index.htm
    Cognitive Consequences of Forced Compliance by Leon Festinger and James Carlsmith provides a classic demonstration of dissonance creation and reduction. This article is a true classic and a must-read for any student of social psychology.





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