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Title: Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between our attitudes a
Post by: Desolo on Jul 8, 2014
Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between our attitudes and our behaviors. One way we can reduce the dissonance is by ________.
A) focusing more of our attention on the discrepancy to determine whether the attitude or the behavior is more important to us
B) coming up with justifications in support of the behavior
C) describing the dissonant attitude and behavior to a significant other person to seek their support
D) modifying either the attitude or the behavior to be more extremely inconsistent with each other
E) strengthening the attitude and the behavior and ignoring the discrepancy


Title: Re: Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between our attitudes a
Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 24, 2014
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Title: Re: Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between our attitudes a
Post by: Desolo on Aug 27, 2014
Thanks for taking the time to find the right answer. This is going to help with my final exam review.


Title: Re: Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between our attitudes a
Post by: ThePsychic on Aug 27, 2014
Great, I'm glad it worked out.

Bye for now...