All of the Following Are Ways to Reduce Cognitive Dissonance

question 133

Multiple Choice

All of the following are ways to reduce cognitive dissonance, except

• A) explaining away the inconsistency.
• B) changing a behaviour.
• C) changing an attitude.
• D) strengthening the attitude and behaviour.

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