Which of the Following Statements Is True About Cognitive Dissonance

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about cognitive dissonance?

• A) A person can reduce dissonance by changing one or more cognitions.
• B) If a person experiences dissonance, he or she feels an internal tension and tries to reduce that tension.
• C) Multiple beliefs about an attitude object can result from persuasion or social influence.
• D) Each answer is true about cognitive dissonance.

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