How Does an Individual's Susceptibility to Cognitive Dissonance Affect Their

question 40

Multiple Choice

How does an individual's susceptibility to cognitive dissonance affect their decision-making capability?

• A)Leaders are likely to become confused by multiple sources of conflicting information.
• B)Individuals may be prone to block out dissonant, or inconsistent, information and perceptions about their preferred choice.
• C)Those who consider themselves "political experts" tend to make the wisest and most consistent decisions.
• D)Snap judgments are typically just as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately.

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