Festinger Proposed That the Desire to Reduce Dissonance Is Determined

question 59

Multiple Choice

Festinger proposed that the desire to reduce dissonance is determined by three moderating factors including the ________.

• A) values of the elements creating the dissonance
• B) degree of influence the individual believes he or she has over the elements
• C) degree of positive affect the person has toward the behavior
• D) fact that values and attitudes will vary over the short term
• E) awareness that dissonance exists