According to Festinger,the Feeling of Discomfort That Results from the Realization

question 6

Multiple Choice

According to Festinger,the feeling of discomfort that results from the realization that our beliefs and our behaviors are discrepant is called:

• A)attribution.
• B)balance theory.
• C)cognitive dissonance.
• D)confirmation bias.

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Definitions:

Behaviors

Patterns of action or reactions of an individual or group in response to external or internal stimuli.

Semantic Differential

A scale used in surveys to measure the connotative meaning of objects, events, or concepts.

Graphic Rating

A method of assessment where individuals rate something along a graphical line or scale that represents a range of values.

Comparative Rating

A method for assessing or rating two or more items by comparing them directly to each other in terms of their relative performance or quality.