Cognitive Dissonance Theory States That in Order to Reduce Dissonance

question 19

Multiple Choice

Cognitive dissonance theory states that in order to reduce dissonance, individuals

• A)change attitudes in order to be more popular.
• B)change behavior in order to be more popular.
• C)do not perceive a discrepancy between attitudes and behavior.
• D)try to align their attitudes and behavior.

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Definitions:

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior are valid.

Cost Behavior

The study of how specific costs change in relation to changes in a company's level of activity or volume of output.

Linear

Pertaining to or resembling a line; often used in mathematics to describe a relationship of direct proportionality.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions made about cost behavior are valid.