When Our Behaviors Are Inconsistent with Our Values or Beliefs

question 169

Multiple Choice

When our behaviors are inconsistent with our values or beliefs, we are not likely to experience cognitive dissonance if

• A) the beliefs are integral to our self-concepts.
• B) we engaged in the behavior voluntarily.
• C) no one observed the inconsistent behavior.
• D) we can point to external justifications for our behavior.

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Definitions:

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