What Is the Uncomfortable State That Occurs When Our Outward

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the uncomfortable state that occurs when our outward behaviors and attitudes do not match?

• A)Group polarization
• B)Cognitive dissonance
• C)Social exclusion
• D)Deindividuation

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Absolute Threshold

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