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Why, when we introspect about the reasons underlying our attitudes or feelings, do we believe the explanations we arrive at seem reasonable?
 
  a. The reasons behind them were previously suppressed, but now brought to light.
  b. The reasons behind them are generally correct and seem objective.
  c. The reasons behind them were easy to verbalize.
  d. The reasons behind them are self-serving, and that enhances self-esteem.

Question 2

________ occur(s) when people assume that their true attitudes match the underlying reasons that seem plausible or that are easy to verbalize in the moment.
 
  a. Escape from self-awareness
  b. Dissonance reduction
  c. Overjustification effects
  d. Reasons-generated attitude change


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kmb352

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

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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