Self-Perception Theory Appears to Offer a Better Explanation of Attitude

question 287

Multiple Choice

Self-perception theory appears to offer a better explanation of attitude change than dissonance theory does when the counter-attitudinal behaviour _________ a person's self-worth and when our attitudes are _________ to begin with.

• A)threatens; weak or unclear
• B)does not threaten; weak or unclear
• C)threatens; strong
• D)does not threaten; strong

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