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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.2
How does cognitive dissonance theory explain why people might change their attitudes after behaving in ways that contradict their initial beliefs?
People want to convince others of their views, so they adjust their attitudes.
People feel uncomfortable with the inconsistency and change their attitudes to align with their behavior.
People mimic the behavior and attitudes of those around them in order to fit in.
People are influenced by external rewards or punishments and modify their attitudes accordingly.
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