Which Statement About Research on Cognitive Dissonance Is FALSE

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement about research on cognitive dissonance is FALSE?

• A) Many researchers have confirmed the power of cognitive dissonance to motivate changes in attitude and behavior.
• B) Despite numerous attempts, researchers have not yet found any neurological evidence of cognitive dissonance.
• C) The study of cognitive dissonance has a long history, dating back to the work of Leon Festinger in the 1950s.
• D) Research has found that cognitive dissonance can motivate people to change their behaviors for both the better and the worse.

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