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jenna1

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Of the following, how are individuals most likely to reduce cognitive dissonance?
 
  a. By pretending they did not perform a particular behavior.
  b. By reducing their total number of cognitions.
  c. By adding new cognitions that are consistent with their behavior.
  d. By decreasing their arousal.

Question 2

Cognitive dissonance always
 
  a. leads to a change in behavior.
  b. produces discomfort.
  c. leads to the rationalization trap.
  d. makes people produce new cognitions.


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kardosa007

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B


jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

matt95

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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