The Main Idea Behind Cognitive Dissonance Theory Is That Incompatible

question 62

Multiple Choice

The main idea behind cognitive dissonance theory is that incompatible attitudes:

• A) are easily extinguished.
• B) are easy to change.
• C) are unpleasant and motivate efforts to reduce it.
• D) are very rare.

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