According to Cognitive Dissonance Theory, Discrepancies Between Attitudes and Behaviors

question 56

Multiple Choice

According to cognitive dissonance theory, discrepancies between attitudes and behaviors produce ____.

• A)unpleasant memories
• B)psychological discomfort
• C)pleasant memories
• D)psychological comfort

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Definitions:

Grandparent - Child

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Object-Relations Theory

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Freud's Psychoanalytic Theory

A theory developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes in shaping behavior, personality, and psychological disorders.

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