What Determines the Magnitude of Cognitive Dissonance

question 89

Multiple Choice

What determines the magnitude of cognitive dissonance?

• A) the number of dissonant elements
• B) the ratio of dissonant to consonant elements
• C) the subjective importance of the dissonant and consonant elements
• D) both a and c
• E) both b and c

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Definitions:

Precausal Stage

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Script

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Katherine Nelson

An influential cognitive psychologist known for her work on language development and memory in children.