Cognitive Dissonance Theory Suggests That When You Cannot Find Sufficient

question 116

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory suggests that when you cannot find sufficient external justification for your actions, you will attempt to find __________, which can lead to attitude change.

• A) implicit attitudes about your behavior
• B) self-perceptions
• C) internal justification
• D) cognitively based attitudes

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