Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
Read the passage: Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs or values. To reduce this discomfort, individuals often change their attitudes or justify their behavior. Question: When does a person experience cognitive dissonance?
AWhen they are very happy
BWhen they hold contradictory beliefs
CWhen they forget their own name
DWhen they agree with everyone
✓ Correct Answer: B — When they hold contradictory beliefs
Dissonance occurs from the conflict between contradictory beliefs or values.
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