Even Though Mattie Wants Her Daughter Katie to Use Correct

question 193

Multiple Choice

Even though Mattie wants her daughter Katie to use correct grammar when speaking, she does not correct Katie's grammar because she does not want to interrupt Katie as she relates winning both the English and math awards at her elementary school.Thus, Mattie is able to resolve her cognitive dissonance concerning Katie's grammar by

• A) changing the importance of the dissonant thoughts.
• B) reducing her amount of perceived choice.
• C) changing her attitude.
• D) changing her behavior.

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