Cognitive dissonance arises when we notice a discrepancy between ...

[james0929]

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

Question 2

People have a limited capacity to engage their will power in the controlling of their own thinking. This is called ________.
 
  A) ego management
  B) self-regulation
  C) depressive pessimism
  D) task orientation
  E) attentional focus

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B