That People Strive for Cognitive Consistency in Their Attitudes Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

That people strive for cognitive consistency in their attitudes is a basic principle of:

• A) multiple criterion theory.
• B) sociocognitive theory.
• C) information processing theory.
• D) balance theory.

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