According to the Tenets of Dissonance Theory, When We Cannot

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the tenets of dissonance theory, when we cannot find sufficient external justification for acts such as saying something we don't truly believe, we will most likely __________.

• A) deny what we said
• B) seek internal justifications
• C) seek out dissonance
• D) increase the number of dishonest deeds we do

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Definitions:

Foreign Affairs

Pertains to matters concerning the relationships and interactions between countries, including diplomacy, international trade, and geopolitical strategy.

White Regimes

Governments or political systems historically established and maintained by white populations, often in regions where they were not the demographic majority, such as in South Africa under apartheid.

South Africa

A country located at the southern tip of Africa, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and the significant historical impact of apartheid.

Soviet Union

A former federation of communist republics in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia, existing from 1922 until 1991, officially known as the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).