Dissonance Theory Suggests That People ____________ Their Attitudes as a Result

question 25

Multiple Choice

Dissonance theory suggests that people ____________ their attitudes as a result of dissonance, whereas self-perception theory suggests that people _____________ their attitudes from observing their behaviors.

• A) infer; change
• B) change; infer
• C) increase; decrease
• D) change; change

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Definitions:

Modern Values

Contemporary ethical and moral principles that guide behavior and practices, often contrasting with traditional values.

Catty

Describing behavior that is subtly or overtly spiteful, typically used to refer to mean-spirited competitiveness among women, though it can apply more broadly.

Gender Socialization

The process by which individuals learn and internalize the roles, behaviors, norms, and values expected of them according to their assigned gender.

Biology Is Not Destiny

A phrase highlighting the idea that biological or genetic predispositions do not strictly determine human behavior, choices, or identity.