Calvin notices that every time he eats out, he chooses a Mexican restaurant over a restaurant that serves burgers and fries. Consequently, Calvin decides he must really like Mexican food. Calvin's attitude can best be explained using:

a. cognitive dissonance theory
b. self-perception theory
c. observational learning theory
d. fundamental attribution theory


B

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