Fernando's Favorable Attitude Toward Capital Punishment Began to Change When

question 21

Multiple Choice

Fernando's favorable attitude toward capital punishment began to change when he was asked to offer arguments opposing it in a university debate class.His attitude change is best explained by ________ theory.

• A) cognitive dissonance
• B) role-playing
• C) attribution
• D) attitude

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