Aronson's Argument That "Stateways Change Folkways" Is Based Primarily On

question 50

Multiple Choice

Aronson's argument that "stateways change folkways" is based primarily on:

• A) reactance theory
• B) the "just world" hypothesis
• C) conformity pressures
• D) the theory of cognitive dissonance

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