Some studies found that when people freely engage in counterattitudinal behaviour, they experience increased physiological arousal. Which of the following statements regarding this finding is most accurate?
A)This evidence is more consistent with cognitive dissonance theory.
B)This evidence is more consistent with self-perception theory.
C)This evidence is equally consistent with both cognitive dissonance theory and self-perception theory.
D)This evidence is not consistent with either cognitive dissonance theory or self-perception theory.

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This finding aligns with cognitive dissonance theory, which posits that engaging in behavior that contradicts one's beliefs leads to discomfort (physiological arousal), motivating individuals to change their attitudes or behaviors to reduce the dissonance.

Some Studies Found That When People Freely Engage in Counterattitudinal