When Alex Initially Began Going to the Gym with Her

question 86

Multiple Choice

When Alex initially began going to the gym with her friend, she was unsure about her attitude toward the importance of exercise. However, after exercising several times, she concluded that exercising was important to her. This pattern of attitude development is BEST explained by _____.

• A) group polarization
• B) self-perception theory
• C) social facilitation
• D) cognitive dissonance theory

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