Because People Are Uncomfortable with Inconsistency Between Their Attitudes and Behaviors

question 50

Multiple Choice

Because people are uncomfortable with inconsistency between their attitudes and behaviors, they will seek to reduce

• A)a self-fulfilling prophecy.
• B)fundamental attribution.
• C)a self-serving bias.
• D)causal attribution.
• E)cognitive dissonance.

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