Describe Festinger's Research into the Link Between Behaviors and Attitudes

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Essay

Describe Festinger's research into the link between behaviors and attitudes.Relate Festinger's results to cognitive dissonance theory.

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Definitions:

Challenges

Difficulties that need to be overcome, which require effort and determination.

Significant Life Change

Major events or transitions in an individual's life that have a lasting impact on their daily living and can include changes in family, career, or health.

Stressor

The external or internal force that brings about the stress.

Psychological Interpretation

The process of analyzing behavior, symbols, or events to gain insight into the underlying psychological processes and motives.