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During a test,Abe impulsively copied several answers from a nearby student's paper.He felt very uncomfortable about having done this until he convinced himself that copying answers is not wrong if classmates are careless enough to expose their test sheets.Which theory best explains why Abe adopted this new attitude?

A) role-playing theory
B) attribution theory
C) persuasion theory
D) cognitive dissonance theory

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

  • Acquire knowledge about the theory of cognitive dissonance and how it affects attitudes and behaviors.
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Erick O'NealNov 10, 2024
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