Elise believes that anyone who listens to "boy bands" (especially N'Sync) is an idiot. One day, however, Elise realizes the song she is dancing and singing to is the latest N'Sync song. Elise, now aware of the inconsistency between her attitude and her behavior, decides that listening to boy bands is not so bad after all. Elise's attitude change is best explained by
A. cognitive dissonance theory.
B. social comparison theory.
C. self-perception theory.
D. cognitive busyness.
Answer: A
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