According to the Theory of Cognitive Dissonance, Attitudes Are Changed

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Multiple Choice

According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, attitudes are changed because

• A) emotionally persuasive arguments unfreeze beliefs.
• B) logical arguments alter the belief component of an attitude.
• C) clashing thoughts cause discomfort.
• D) actions contrary to one's beliefs cause behavior to improve.

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Definitions:

Net Social Cost

The comprehensive expense to the community for the production of one more unit of an item, encompassing both personal expenses and external factors.

Rent-Seeking Behavior

Actions by individuals or firms to increase their own wealth without generating new wealth or value for society, often through manipulating the social or political environment.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market with no close substitutes, often leading to less competitive markets.

Marginal Cost

The cost of producing one additional unit of a good or service, taking into account factors that vary with production levels.