Even Though Jane Thought It Was Wrong to Take from Others,she

question 14

Multiple Choice

Even though Jane thought it was wrong to take from others,she didn't want to be rejected by her peers,so she began shoplifting along with them.Jane probably experienced _______ when she stole.

• A)the fundamental attribution error
• B)reactance
• C)central route change
• D)cognitive dissonance

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Definitions:

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