What Did Leon Festinger's (1957)original Formulation of Dissonance Theory Posit

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Essay

What did Leon Festinger's (1957)original formulation of dissonance theory posit? Be sure to address what dissonance is,how and when it arises,and what people do to reduce it.

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Definitions:

Hate Speech

Any speech, gesture, conduct, writing, or display that may incite violence or prejudicial action against or by a particular individual or group, or because it disparages or intimidates a minority group.

Data Collection

The process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest, in a systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes.

Difficulty Connecting

Refers to the challenges or obstacles faced while attempting to establish a communication or operational link between systems, networks, or devices.

WAN

A Wide Area Network, a telecommunications network that extends over a large geographic area for the purpose of computer networking.