Which one of the following statements best describes cognitive dissonance theory?

a. "People don't like to be hypocrites."
b. "People are very stubborn about holding onto their attitudes."
c. "People have a hard time seeing things from others' perspective."
d. "People prefer others who share their opinions and attitudes."


A

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