According to the Tenets of Cognitive Dissonance Theory, People Are

question 143

Multiple Choice

According to the tenets of cognitive dissonance theory, people are most likely to change their attitudes when they have __________ justification for an attitude-discrepant behavior.

• A) ample external
• B) ample internal
• C) insufficient external
• D) insufficient internal

---

Definitions:

Short Run

A period in economics during which at least one input, such as plant size, is fixed and cannot be changed.

Physical Capital

Tangible assets such as buildings, machinery, and equipment used in the production of goods and services.

Variable Cost

Costs that vary directly with the level of production, such as raw materials, labor, and energy used in the manufacturing process.

Long Run

A period in economics during which all factors of production and costs are variable, allowing for the full adjustment to changes.