Cognitive dissonance theory and self-perception theory differ in that self-perception theory emphasizes that
A) aversive physiological arousal influences our attitudes.
B) internal conflict influences our attitudes.
C) experiences with other people influence our attitudes.
D) inference processes about our behaviors influence our attitudes.

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Self-perception theory suggests that we infer our attitudes from observing our own behaviors and the context in which they occur. It emphasizes how our interpretation of our own behavior influences our attitudes, rather than internal conflict or physiological arousal.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory and Self-Perception Theory Differ in That Self-Perception