"Ouch! How to Treat a Bee Sting" is an ________ title for a speech.

The psychological theory that describes how individuals tend to ignore or "explain away" messages that are inconsistent with previously held beliefs is known as the

a. cumulative effects theory b. magic bullet theory c. N-step theory d. agenda-setting theory e. cognitive dissonance theory

In Maslow's "Hierarchy of Needs" theory, the highest level is called:

a. Physical needs b. Social needs c. Self Actualization d. Need for self-esteem