Which of the Following Statements Is Not True About Cognitive

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is not true about cognitive dissonance?

• A) A person can reduce dissonance by changing one or more cognitions.
• B) Change in the cognitive part of an attitude will not lead to change in the attitude itself.
• C) If a person experiences dissonance, he or she feels an internal tension and tries to reduce that tension.
• D) Multiple beliefs about an attitude object can result from persuasion or social influence.

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Definitions:

Reasonable Means

Methods or actions that are considered fair, moderate, and appropriate under typical circumstances.

Subjective Beliefs

Personal convictions or views held by an individual, which are based on personal feelings, opinions, or preferences rather than on external facts or evidence.

Speed and Reliability

Essential qualities of a service or system, indicating how quickly and dependably it meets its intended function or delivers its output.

Conversion

involves an unauthorized act that deprives an owner of personal property without their consent.