According to Festinger, When Two or More Cognitions Are Inconsistent

question 408

Multiple Choice

According to Festinger, when two or more cognitions are inconsistent with or contradict one another, an uncomfortable state of tension called cognitive ______________ results.

• A)friction
• B)conflict
• C)discord
• D)dissonance

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