Which of the Following Is True About Cognitive Dissonance Theory

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about cognitive dissonance theory?

• A)it failed the criterion of productivity
• B)it generated a lot of research, but it was discarded because better theories came along
• C)it was not stated precisely enough to be tested-thus, it failed the test of falsifiability
• D)through the work of Aronson, it evolved into a theory emphasizing threats to the self

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