Bem's Self-Perception Theory Challenged the Basic Tenet of Cognitive Dissonance

question 21

Multiple Choice

Bem's self-perception theory challenged the basic tenet of cognitive dissonance theory by arguing that cognition-behavior:

• A)consistencies produce both positive and negative emotions.
• B)inconsistencies do not necessarily produce an aversive motivational state.
• C)inconsistencies only rarely produce the attributional search necessary to generate dissonance arousal.
• D)inconsistencies rarely occur, except in the laboratory.

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