Cognitive dissonance theory states that

a. dissonance reduction is motivated by an aversive state of tension.
b. self-confident people experience the least dissonance.
c. people habituate to mild dissonance.
d. attitudes, but not behaviors,are the source of dissonance.
e. the effects of dissonance decrease as group membership increases.


a. dissonance reduction is motivated by an aversive state of tension.

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