Leon Festinger’s theory that describes the psychological discomfort felt when holding two conflicting cognitions is known as:
ASocial Comparison Theory
BCognitive Dissonance Theory
CBalance Theory
DAttribution Theory
Explanation
Cognitive Dissonance occurs when a person holds contradictory beliefs or acts against their attitudes, motivating them to resolve the tension.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Social Psychology
- Subtopic: Attitudes
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