The Idea That Attitude Change Is Driven by Efforts to Reduce

question 52

Multiple Choice

The idea that attitude change is driven by efforts to reduce the tension that emerges when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent is called ________ theory.

• A)justified attribution
• B)social identity
• C)cognitive dissonance
• D)social facilitation

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Definitions:

Pathophysiology

The study of how disease processes affect the function of the body, often combining the knowledge of pathology and physiology.

Medial

Pertaining to the middle or midline.

Lateral

Pertaining to the side, often used to describe the position of body parts relative to each other.