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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