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Define and Give an Example of Festinger's Cognitive Dissonance Theory

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Define and give an example of Festinger's cognitive dissonance theory. What can be done to resolve the state of dissonance?


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Calendar Year

A one-year period that begins on January 1 and ends on December 31, used as a financial or accounting period.

Gross Pay

The entire sum an employee receives in earnings before any taxes or deductions are subtracted.

Deductions

Amounts subtracted from an employee's gross income to calculate taxable income, or expenses subtracted from gross revenue in accounting to determine net income.

Net Pay

The amount of money an employee takes home after deductions like taxes and retirement contributions have been subtracted from their gross pay.

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