A comparison of theories explaining attitude-behaviour relationships concludes that dissonance conditions do indeed arouse tension, especially when those conditions threaten
A) self-worth.
B) physical discomfort.
C) as-yet-unformed attitudes.
D) none of these choices.

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According to the theory of cognitive dissonance, dissonance conditions (i.e. when a person's attitudes or beliefs are inconsistent with their actions) create psychological discomfort or tension. This discomfort is often referred to as cognitive dissonance. One of the main ways to reduce this discomfort is to change one's beliefs or behavior to become more consistent. Dissonance conditions threaten self-worth because they force a person to acknowledge that their behavior is not consistent with their attitudes, and this realization can be threatening to one's self-concept.

A Comparison of Theories Explaining Attitude-Behaviour Relationships Concludes That Dissonance