Carla has recently decided to adopt a gluten free diet. She wants to be informed about her new diet. As she seeks out information, what type of information is she most likely to seek out according to cognitive dissonance theory?

a. information that supports the benefits of the diet
b. information that explains both the risks and benefits of the diet
c. Information that she does not already have
d. information that challenges her beliefs


a. information that supports the benefits of the diet

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