Milford Has Always Strongly Believed That It Is Wrong to Cheat.But

question 107

Multiple Choice

Milford has always strongly believed that it is wrong to cheat.But after he himself cheats on a chemistry quiz,his attitude toward cheating becomes significantly less harsh.What best accounts for this attitude shift?

• A)cognitive dissonance theory
• B)self-perception theory
• C)reinforcement theory
• D)role-playing theory

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