A Student Thinks That It Is Wrong to Cheat on Tests,but

question 58

Multiple Choice

A student thinks that it is wrong to cheat on tests,but she copied some answers from the person sitting next to her during the chemistry exam and now feels very guilty.According to dissonance theory,how is she likely to respond?

• A)She will feel justified in her behaviour if she receives a good grade.
• B)She will decide that the test was so difficult that it encouraged people to cheat.
• C)She will use reaction formation as a means to reduce feelings of tension.
• D)She will be reinforced to cheat on future tests.

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