Sarah Has Always Strongly Believed That It Is Wrong to Steal

question 98

Multiple Choice

Sarah has always strongly believed that it is wrong to steal, but after she steals a bottle of nail polish from the drug store, her attitude toward stealing becomes significantly less harsh. Which theory best accounts for her shift in attitude?

• A) cognitive dissonance theory
• B) self-perception theory
• C) reinforcement theory
• D) role-playing theory

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