The Theory of Cognitive Dissonance Holds That Inconsistencies Between Attitudes

question 99

Multiple Choice

The theory of cognitive dissonance holds that inconsistencies between attitudes and behavior are uncomfortable,

• A) causing people to engage in groupthink.
• B) but attitude change does not reduce dissonance.
• C) and people will therefore change their attitudes to reduce this discomfort.
• D) and so people engage in attribution to reduce the discomfort.

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