According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory,dissonance Is Most Likely to Occur

question 36

Multiple Choice

According to cognitive dissonance theory,dissonance is most likely to occur when

• A)a person's behavior is not based on strongly held attitudes.
• B)two people have conflicting attitudes and find themselves in disagreement.
• C)an individual does something that is personally disagreeable.
• D)an individual is coerced into doing something that he or she does not want to do.

Understand the limitations and accuracy of expert predictions in world politics.

Recognize the concept of functional fixedness and its effects on problem-solving.

Identify circumstances under which individuals are most likely to take risks.

Understand how experience and context can impact perception and identification tasks.

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Withstand Pain

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