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Cognitive dissonance theory attempts to explain why a. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their attitudes. b. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their behavior. c. agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood that we will agree to a larger request. d. people talk one way and act another.

Name: Problem 3, Chapter 14: Psychology in Everyday Life
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Description: Cognitive dissonance theory attempts to explain why a. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their attitudes. b. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their behavior. c. agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood that we will agree to a larger request. d. people talk one way and act another.

   Cognitive dissonance theory attempts to explain why
a. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their attitudes.
b. people who act against their attitudes tend to change their behavior.
c. agreeing to a small request increases the likelihood that we will agree to a larger request.
d. people talk one way and act another.

Psychology in Everyday Life

David G. Myers 1st Edition

Chapter 14, Problem 3

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Cognitive dissonance theory is a psychological concept that describes the discomfort a person feels when they hold two contradictory beliefs, or when their behavior contradicts their beliefs. This discomfort often leads to a change in one's beliefs or behaviors Show more…

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Cognitive Dissonance

This is a psychological theory that explains the discomfort experienced when a person holds two or more contradictory beliefs, or when their behavior does not match their beliefs or values. Individuals are motivated to reduce the dissonance by changing their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to achieve consistency.

Attitude-Behavior Alignment

This concept refers to the tendency for individuals to strive for consistency between their attitudes and their behaviors. When a discrepancy occurs, such as when actions conflict with attitudes, people experience discomfort and are driven to resolve the inconsistency, typically by modifying their attitudes or behaviors.

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