Asked by Taylor Tompkins on May 27, 2024
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According to cognitive dissonance theory,dissonance is most likely to occur when
A) a person's behavior is not based on strongly held attitudes.
B) two people have conflicting attitudes and find themselves in disagreement.
C) an individual does something that is personally disagreeable.
D) an individual is coerced into doing something that he or she does not want to do.
Cognitive Dissonance Theory
Cognitive dissonance theory is the notion that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors are contradictory, leading us to alter one to reduce the dissonance.
Dissonance
A state of conflict or inconsistency between beliefs, attitudes, or actions.
Coerced
Being forced or pressured to act in a certain way without true consent, often under threat or manipulation.
- Achieve a thorough understanding of cognitive dissonance and how it affects changes in personal attitudes.
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Learning Objectives
- Achieve a thorough understanding of cognitive dissonance and how it affects changes in personal attitudes.
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