Under Which of the Following Circumstances Would the Desire to Reduce

question 67

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following circumstances would the desire to reduce cognitive dissonance be greatest?

• A) when the individual has little control
• B) when large amounts of money are on the line
• C) when the elements seem like an inconsequential ambiguity
• D) when there is little emotional investment in the situation
• E) when the components of attitude have no inconsistency

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