Milford Has Always Strongly Believed That It Is Wrong to Cheat.But

question 107

Multiple Choice

Milford has always strongly believed that it is wrong to cheat.But after he himself cheats on a chemistry quiz,his attitude toward cheating becomes significantly less harsh.What best accounts for this attitude shift?

• A)cognitive dissonance theory
• B)self-perception theory
• C)reinforcement theory
• D)role-playing theory

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Definitions:

Biconditional

A logical statement in which both parts are mutually dependent: if one is true, the other must be true, and vice versa.

Self-Contradiction

A statement that inherently contradicts itself, asserting and denying the same thing, thereby being false in all situations.

Main Component

The primary or most important part of a system, device, or mechanism.

Contingency

A future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty, often depending on other conditions or events.