Cognitive Dissonance Effects Are LESS Likely to Occur for People

question 61

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance effects are LESS likely to occur for people who

• A) are easily aroused.
• B) score low on a preference for consistency scale.
• C) score high on the need for cognition scale.
• D) are overly sensitive to the feelings of others.

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