How does an individual's susceptibility to cognitive dissonance affect their decision­making capability?

a. Leaders are likely to become confused by multiple sources of conflicting information.
b. Individuals may be prone to block out dissonant, or inconsistent, information and perceptions about theirpreferred choice

c. Those who consider themselves "political experts" tend to make the wisest and most consistent decisions.
d. Snap judgments are typically just as good as decisions made cautiously and deliberately.


b

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What will be an ideal response?

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What will be an ideal response?

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