When People Try to Confront Alfred About Drinking Too Much

question 83

Multiple Choice

When people try to confront Alfred about drinking too much alcohol,he replies,"Drinking may be harmful to my health,but I'll die having a good time." This statement,which is an example of self-justification,illustrates Alan's attempt to reduce _____.

• A) stereotype threat
• B) cognitive dissonance
• C) the self-serving bias
• D) the fundamental attribution error

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