Self-Perception Theory Appears to Offer a Better Explanation of Attitude

question 461

Multiple Choice

Self-perception theory appears to offer a better explanation of attitude change than dissonance theory when the counterattitudinal behaviour does not threaten a person's self-worth and when our attitudes are _________ to begin with.

• A)strong
• B)weak or unclear
• C)negative
• D)positive

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Definitions:

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