Counter-Attitudinal Behaviours Change Attitudes Because They Generate an Uncomfortable State

question 55

Multiple Choice

Counter-attitudinal behaviours change attitudes because they generate an uncomfortable state of tension according to the theory of _______________, whereas the ________________ argues that the same changes are the product of logically inferring attitudes based on the observation of behaviour.

• A)cognitive dissonance; self-perception theory
• B)cognitive dissonance; theory of planned behaviour
• C)self-perception; cognitive dissonance theory
• D)realistic conflict; cognitive dissonance theory

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