Cognitive Dissonance and Its Effects on Moral Decision-Making
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This exam evaluates the role of cognitive dissonance in moral decision-making, focusing on its effects on ethical beliefs and behavior. Understanding these dynamics is crucial in moral psychology.
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Exam Details
Duration: 50 minutes
Prerequisites: Introduction To Moral Psychology, Psychology Of Beliefs
Key Topics
- Cognitive Dissonance
- Ethical Conflicts
- Moral Decision-Making
- Psychological Mechanisms
- Real-World Examples
Learning Outcomes
- Explain Cognitive Dissonance
- Analyze Its Ethical Effects
- Provide Real-World Examples
Full Description
This exam examines cognitive dissonance as a psychological phenomenon impacting moral decision-making. It analyzes how conflicting beliefs and behaviors affect moral choices.
Exploring cognitive dissonance within moral psychology provides insights into human motivation and the underlying mechanisms of ethical conflicts, thus offering relevance in various philosophical inquiries and social contexts.
The assessment will require students to articulate the concept of cognitive dissonance and discuss its ramifications on moral psychology, illustrating their understanding through real-world examples.
Candidates should be aware of applications of cognitive dissonance theory in moral reasoning and be prepared to critique its influence on various ethical dilemmas.
Sample Questions
- What is cognitive dissonance, and how does it affect moral choices?
- Provide an example of cognitive dissonance in a moral context and its implications.
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