Which of the Following Would Result in Cognitive Dissonance

question 107

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result in cognitive dissonance?

• A) Wearing glasses is dignified; a respected political leader wears glasses.
• B) Dresses are feminine; Britney Spears wears dresses.
• C) Pink shirts are considered feminine. Bruce Willis wears pink shirts.
• D) Orange juice is healthy; I love orange juice.

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