Franklin Dislikes the Rush Limbaugh Radio Talk Show

question 62

Multiple Choice

Franklin dislikes the Rush Limbaugh radio talk show.At a party,Franklin meets Jefferson,who lavishly praises the Rush Limbaugh show.Franklin takes an instant dislike to Jefferson.Which of the following psychological theories would best predict Franklin's response to Jefferson?

• A) cognitive dissonance theory
• B) balance theory
• C) learning theory
• D) reciprocity theory

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