Cognitive Dissonance Theory Assumes That Counterattitudinal Behaviours Change Attitudes Because

question 226

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory assumes that counterattitudinal behaviours change attitudes because they generate an uncomfortable state of tension, while another theory argues that the same changes are the product of logically inferring attitudes based on the observation of behaviour. This is _.

• A) self-perception theory
• B) social identity theory
• C) realistic conflict theory
• D) the theory of planned behaviour

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