Cognitive Dissonance Theory Best Explains the Relationship Between Attitudes and Behaviour

question 289

True/False

Cognitive dissonance theory best explains the relationship between attitudes and behaviour when counterattitudinal behaviours do not threaten one's self-worth or when the attitudes that are initially held are weak or unclear.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in the cells of most eukaryotes, responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through the process of oxidative phosphorylation.

RNA Interference

A biological process in which RNA molecules inhibit gene expression or translation, by neutralizing targeted mRNA molecules.

Noncoding RNA

RNA molecules that are not translated into proteins but have roles in regulating gene expression and other cellular processes.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, typically protein or RNA.