The basic argument behind dissonance theory is that information that is inconsistent with a person's already-held attitudes and beliefs will create a psychological that must be relieved.

For each of the following, mark whether it is a possible confounder (a factor that mixes up the results, making it look like candy is to blame when it's a causal (or causation) link which supports the argument that candy causes criminal behavior (ie, explains how candy leads to criminality ), or neither (an irrelevant factor, something that may cause people to become criminals but has nothing to do with eating candy). choose your answers based only< on the information given. additives in candy- additives found in candy may adversely affect brain development of young children in ways that could contribute towards adult aggression. impulsive personality-- kids who are highly impulsive and have trouble delaying gratification are more likely to eat candy every day as children and more likely to disobey laws as adults. violent abuse-- children who suffer violent abuse are more likely to become violent adults and commit violent crimes. gender- boys are overwhelmingly more likely to commit violent crimes

In the years after world war ii, which of the following caused many people from asian and african countries to migrate to europe? a. the end of the soviet union b. new economic opportunities after colonialism ended c. the religious freedom found in europe d. new laws allowing greater numbers of immigrants into european countries

Which regulatory agency attempts to prevent unfair business practices and consumer fraud?