Which of the following situations should produce the greatest cognitive dissonance?
A) A soldier is forced to carry out orders he finds disagreeable.
B) A student who loves animals has to dissect a cat in order to pass biology.
C) As part of an experiment, a subject is directed to deliver electric shocks to another person.
D) A student volunteers to debate an issue, taking the side he personally disagrees with.
Ans: D) A student volunteers to debate an issue, taking the side he personally disagrees with.
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