Earl's college-aged son has just joined a fraternity. Earl is worried that his son might participate in hazing activities, and that cognitive dissonance could then lead to a belief that hazing is morally acceptable. However, research has shown that cognitive dissonance
A. doesn't apply to harmful physical actions like hazing.
B. might change behavior to match beliefs, rather than vice-versa.
C. is not a force for change until later in adulthood.
D. does not apply to actions done of one's own free will.
Answer: B
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