According to Leon Festinger, Individuals Reduce Cognitive Dissonance in All

question 99

Multiple Choice

According to Leon Festinger, individuals reduce cognitive dissonance in all of the following ways EXCEPT:

• A) developing new ways of explaining the inconsistency.
• B) changing future behavior.
• C) re-evaluating values and beliefs.
• D) changing the underlying attitude.
• E) developing new ways of rationalizing the inconsistency.

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Definitions:

Nonverbal Communication

The transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal platform such as facial expressions, body language, posture, tone of voice, or any other form of communication without the use of words.

Verbal Communication

The process of conveying messages and information through spoken words.

Facial Language

The use of facial expressions to communicate emotions, intentions, or social information, forming an integral part of non-verbal communication.

Grapevine

An informal channel of communication within an organization, which is based on personal contacts and unofficial lines of communication.