Research on dissonance theory suggests that the attitudes-follow-behaviour effect is strongest when
A) people have some choice in their behaviour.
B) the behaviour has undesirable consequences.
C) the person feels that they should have foreseen the consequences of their behaviour.
D) all of the choices are correct.

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Dissonance theory indicates that the attitudes-follow-behaviour effect is strongest when people have some choice in their behaviour, the behaviour has undesirable consequences, and the person feels they should have foreseen the consequences. All these factors contribute to cognitive dissonance, leading to attitude change.

Research on Dissonance Theory Suggests That the Attitudes-Follow-Behaviour Effect Is