Author Question: Tiffany finally decides she is ready to confront Whitney directly. How should she express her anger ... (Read 97 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Tiffany finally decides she is ready to confront Whitney directly. How should she express her anger (assuming she wants to keep the friendship)?

a. She should let it all out so that she will feel better and Whit will know exactly how she feels.
b. She should invite Whitney to play a game of tennis and then really try to clobber her.
c. She should explain why she feels upset and hurt, as calmly as she can, without blame and accusation.
d. She should explain why she feels upset and hurt but let Whit know that she blames her for her thoughtless behavior.

Question 2

Strong cognitive dissonance effects are NOT likely to occur when

A) the actor feels he or she had free choice in acting contrary to his or her beliefs.
B) a decision is final.
C) there is strong external justification for acting contrary to one's beliefs.
D) the self is involved.