According to dissonance theorists, the practice of threatening mild punishment works because it arouses ________ cognitive dissonance and therefore causes ________
a. little; a change in attitude toward the forbidden act
b. no; little if any frustration
c. much; a change in attitude toward the forbidden act
d. much; avoidance of the punishment
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?