Although Dissonance Theory Successfully Explains What Happens When We Act

question 9

Multiple Choice

Although dissonance theory successfully explains what happens when we act contrary to clearly defined attitudes,it does not explain

• A)attitude change.
• B)the overjustification effect.
• C)behaviour change.
• D)the insufficient justification effect.

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