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An Unpleasant Psychological State Often Aroused When People Hold Two

Question 119

Question 119

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An unpleasant psychological state often aroused when people hold two conflicting cognitions is called


A) cognitive dissonance.
B) attitude ambivalence.
C) functional inconsistency.
D) self-persuasion.

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