When We Experience a Contradiction Between Our Behaviors and Attitudes

question 97

Multiple Choice

When we experience a contradiction between our behaviors and attitudes, or between our various behaviors, we are experiencing

• A)conformity pressure
• B)cognitive dissonance
• C)the foot-in-the-door phenomenon
• D)sufficient external justification

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Definitions:

Social Inequality

The condition of having inequitable opportunities and benefits for various social roles or standings in a group or society.

Status

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