With Reference to Cognitive Dissonance, in Which of the Following

question 18

Multiple Choice

With reference to cognitive dissonance, in which of the following situations is the attitude-behavior relationship most likely to be strong?

• A) The affective component of the attitude is weak.
• B) The behavior is affected by external factors and is not entirely under the control of the person.
• C) The attitude refers to something with which the person has direct experience.
• D) The attitude does not reflect the person's fundamental values.
• E) The behavior is not affected by the cognitive component of the attitude.

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